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 In-Home Therapy Assistant to join our friendly team in Townsville until 30 June 2024 with possible extension.
The position works directly with children, families and carers in the Individual Support Services (ISS) Program to embed the therapeutic strategies developed by the Practice Lead and the child’s care team.
Key responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the Practice Supervisor, support children, families, and their support network to achieve better outcomes by:
- Providing specialist trauma informed, attachment-based coaching and role-modelling to carers and stakeholders.
- Supporting families to foster secure attachments with their child, develop appropriate routines and boundaries and support emotional regulation.
- Working collaboratively with all ISS practitioners to ensure parenting strategies and child behaviour support is in line with appropriate child development and parental capacity.
- Delivering practical intervention with the family as guided by the therapy team.
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 years’ experience working with children, young people and their families who have been impacted by trauma or have experienced abuse and neglect.
- Understanding of the impacts of trauma on child development and family functioning.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary team and to cultivate a collaborative strengths-based approach to working with families.
- Well-developed communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
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.
- 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 application as soon as possible.
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
- For more information about the role, contact Brioney Johnson on 0417 152 136 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: 6 October 2023