Start your career with The Salvation Army today!We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.ABOUT USThe Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship.The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.About UsThe Salvation Army Family Violence Services NT provides a range of programs supporting adults and children experiencing domestic and family violence, including crisis accommodation, outreach, and counselling.The Salvation Army Family Violence Services aims to empower and increase the safety of adult and child victim-survivors of family violence through safe and sensitive engagement by providing ongoing risk assessment, safety planning, case planning, referrals, information and advice, and advocacy.About the roleWe are seeking a values-driven and proactive Children's Specialist to coordinate the delivery of high quality child focused interventions and group work to infants, children, young people and their parents within the TSA Family Violence Services (FVS) Northern Territory.Working collaboratively with the Family Violence Case Managers and external service providers the Children's Specialist will ensure an integrated continuum of support to children and young people, that addresses the unique risks posed to FV by children and young people and enhances the safety, development and well-being of children and young people.Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a Fixed Term (until June 2026), Full-Time position.Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 5.You will SuccessfullyEngage with parents and children to conduct child specific need and risk assessment and risk managementProvide therapeutic intervention support for children (including group work).Provide information and resources to families that is relevant, accurate, up to date and easy to understand.Coordinating with case managers and other relevant staff the referral of parents and their children to appropriate services where requiredAssisting case managers in developing child centred case plans and family case plans and referralsAssist case managers in developing child centred case plans and family case plans and referrals.Provide ongoing education and training to staff that is child focused, including strategies to rebuild the parent child bond.Advocacy and capacity building of mainstream services in identifying and responding to children affected by family violence.You will haveA valid and current Working with Children Clearance.Degree qualification in social work, welfare (social sciences), community development or related field.Membership with a relevant accredited peak body (AASW, APS, ACA etc).Experience in service delivery with children and families who have experienced trauma.Experience with women and children who have experienced family violence.A strong history of working with children and families from diverse backgrounds and with a complex range of support needs.The ability and willingness to be on call?What we offer As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650) Flexible working conditions Paid parental leave - 12 weeks Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme? Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service; Opportunity for career development; An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
