About us…
Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. In 2021 – 2022 we provided services to 39,002 people, including over 23,000 children.
Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.
About the job…
We are seeking a full-time Engagement and Referral Practitioner to join our friendly team in Cairns until 31 March 2024 with possible extension.
The position works within the Family and Child Connect service to provide active engagement and referral for support to vulnerable families where there are child protection concerns, including conducting cold calls and appointments with non-consenting clients.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintain a case load of client families and identify family needs using specified tools.
- Successfully engage families in a timely manner and gain their consent to refer into appropriate services.
- Make effective referrals for client families to meet their identified needs.
- Develop and maintain professional and ethical work practices.
About you…
- Tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (social work, human services, allied health).
- Professional registration (if required) and membership of a relevant professional association (desirable).
- At least two (2) years’ experience working within the child protection framework.
- Ability to identify family and individual client needs using a child-centered approach.
- Ability to identify child protection concerns.
- Ability to quickly and respectfully build rapport and gain family trust and consent to enable referral to other services.
About the pay…
- Position is classified Level 4 under the SCHCADS award.
- Salary range is $82,046 – $88,288 plus superannuation.
- As a registered Not for Profit/Charity, we offer excellent salary packaging options through RemServ which can significantly increase your take home pay.
About the benefits…
- Paid study and exam leave.
- Work for an Employer of Choice: Winner 2019 + Categories: Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; Work-Life Balance.
- Strong values base: We are Professional, Ethical, Team, that is Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.
- EAP including Health & Wellbeing Portal for you and your family.
Other Requirements….
- Eligibility for a positive Working with Children Check in the applicable state of employment in Australia or exemption based on professional qualifications and registration.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Applicants must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility will be requested.
- Fully vaccinated with the prescribed doses of an approved vaccine against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.
About applying…
- Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your application as soon as possible.
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
- For more information about the role, contact Jen Rapier on 00438 137 695 or [email protected]
With over 30% of our employees identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Closing Date: 27 October 2023