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.
Our culture in a nutshell:
- Strong values-based organisation: Professional, Ethical, Team, Caring, Courageous, Collaborative.
- Supportive working culture.
- Wellbeing and development focused employer of choice!
About the job…
We are seeking a full time Engagement and Referral Practitioner to join our caring, compassionate, and friendly team in Mackay until 30 August 2024 with possibility for part-time extension.
This role is about providing active engagement and referral support to vulnerable families where there are child protection concerns.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a case load of client families and provide short term intervention (maximum of 6 weeks intervention period).
- Identify and respond to child protection risk and conduct needs assessments with families and children.
- Successfully engage families in a timely manner and gain their consent to refer into appropriate services.
- Discuss child protection concerns and complete necessary safety planning with families and children.
About you…
- A tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (allied health, social work, human services).
- Membership of a relevant professional association (desirable).
- At least 2 years’ experience working within the child protection field.
- Ability to identify family and individual client needs using a child-centred approach.
- Ability to identify and respond to child protection concerns.
- Ability to have discussions around safety and complete appropriate safety planning with children and parents.
- Cultural awareness and an understanding of how to communicate and work effectively with families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ communities.
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.
About the pay…
- Position is classified Level 4 under the SCHADS award.
- Salary range is $82,046 – $88,288 per annum 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.
- Excellent professional development options including annual professional development fund opportunities.
- 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 cover letter and CV as soon as possible.
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
- For more information about the role, contact Natasha Baxter on 07 4847 0550 or [email protected].
Closing Date: 13 October 2023