Child and Family Practitioner Tradewind Australia

JOB DESCRIPTION

Benefits:

  • Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
  • Professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.
  • Work in a collaborative and innovative organisation committed to the well-being of the community.

You will:

  • Provide centre based and outreach support for children, young people and their families.
  • Use a range to therapeutic and case management supports aimed to reduce risk and increase protective factors, with a focus on child and adolescent mental health.
  • Use a holistic and family centred approach.
  • Provide psycho-social and skills-based educational seminars and group work for families, including issues relating to mental health literacy, relationships, parenting, children and young people’s mental health, wellbeing and positive development.
  • Support the design, delivery and implementation of evidence based and intentional family-based programs.
  • Provide community engagement and development approaches to build supportive pathways for vulnerable communities and families.

You must have:

  • Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Family Therapy or Psychology or further training in relation to families work
  • A minimum of three years’ experience in the family services and/or mental health sectors
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of a range of evidence based therapeutic approaches for individuals, couples, families and specifically children and young people.
  • Demonstrated experience with providing supportive counselling and case work that supports children and families with multiple and complex needs such as mental health, family violence, issues.
  • A genuine interest and commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, refugee and culturally diverse families and communities, and other higher risk cohorts.

How to Apply:

  • Click ‘apply now’ and upload a copy of your resume
  • If you have questions, please email [email protected] or call 03 9081 0652 and ask to speak to someone in the Family Services team.

To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website

Alternatively, email your resume to [email protected]

For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Family Services Team on 03 9081 0562.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Tradewind Australia

Job Salary

Contract/Temp

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