Counselling Intervention Service Support Practitioner Churches of Christ, Children Youth & Families, Mackay Permanent Full-time & Part-time Opportunity Imagine a career with Churches of Christ Established in 1930, we are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. Active in the areas of children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year. Employee Benefits: As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.
By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits, including but not limited to:
Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;Employee Assistance Program;A work culture that values you;Discounts through our large network of retail partners.This position offers the additional benefit of a Personal day off (PDO).
About the role The Support Practitioner is responsible for providing high-level support to children, young people, foster and kinship carers, and families. The Support Practitioner contributes as an integral member of the Children, Youth and Families group and supports activities aligned with the strategic direction of and consistent with the mission and values of Churches of Christ.
Key responsibilities: Manage the process of screening, intake, and placement for children and young people with foster and kinship care families.Use various assessment and intervention skills to support clients and report any issues to management.Help develop, implement, and evaluate programs and collaborate with community agencies to build professional networks.Recruit and provide ongoing support to carers.Create detailed assessment reports on the suitability of carers and young people and assist with the foster care approval process.Coordinate and implement case management plans and maintain accurate client records.Provide in-home and flexible support services, including after-hours and on-call services, and make appropriate referrals.Work sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to provide culturally inclusive services and achieve sustainable outcomes.About you You are passionate about the welfare of children and achieving the absolute best outcomes for them. You will have the ability to easily establish and build rapport with people, in addition to being a naturally caring and positive individual. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders, the ability to deliver quality service, and handle challenges that occur in an organisation driven by change and innovation. You will have well-developed problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills and the ability and willingness to support a culture of safety, legislative compliance, quality, and continuous improvement with an understanding of the principles and values of Christianity and a demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Churches of Christ.
Qualifications: Degree qualification in social work, psychology, social sciences or a related discipline;Applied knowledge and understanding of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks, including knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999.Demonstrated ability to complete assessments for care.Demonstrated knowledge of the contemporary challenges for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Experience working with First Nations people.Current driver's licence – P2 minimum.Demonstrated understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and Child Protection Act 1999.Sound understanding of child development and trauma theory to inform assessment and decision making.Pre-Requisites: Possess a current National Police Certificate – or the ability to acquire.Possess Working with Children (Blue Card) – or the ability to acquire.Possess Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check (LCS) – or the ability to acquire - where the service and role provides care or support in a licensed care service.Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety. To apply To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Kristy Livock on . We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
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