About us: At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story.
With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life.
Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.
About the role: Our Gympie team provide support to vulnerable families, particularly around the safety and wellbeing of their children.
We help families identify their own strengths, set goals for themselves and provide in-home support and brokerage; and assist with connecting to other special services.
The Assessment and Service Connect (ASC) service is an Anglicare service which works alongside the Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services (Child Safety) to undertake joint risk assessments of families and then work with these families to identify their needs and goals, and then refer them on to appropriate support services.
The ASC service is a voluntary service, and all families working with the service give consent for the ASC to work with them.
This is a Permanent Full-Time position working 76 hours per fortnight.
The successful candidate will work out of both the Anglicare and Child Safety offices in Gympie, developing strong working relationships with Child Safety staff while being employed and supervised by Anglicare.
Salary offered SCHDI Award Level 5.
Working from the Strengthening Families framework, the position provides information, advice and casework responses to families and acts in a facilitation role to connect them with local community services as required.
Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioural Sciences or a related field Current Blue Card Current Licenced Care Service (LCS) Current Queensland Driver Licence Current National Police Check Ability to provide after hours and on-call support; work flexible hours including weekends, mornings and evenings About You: With a background in Social Services, you will have significant experience working in both statutory and NGO sectors, particularly relating to child protection.
Your capabilities in this area will include: Exceptional assessment skills, with a focus on risk and safety of children within the home Experience in professional case management, working directly working with children and families; able to confidently and competently manage adversarial, conflictual or at risk situations An understanding of trauma-based behaviours, challenges in the field of child protection, and approaches to enhancing child safety and wellbeing Understanding of the cultural and historic factors impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, and experience of working in a culturally sensitive manner with First Nations families Proven background working with families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and the capacity to display cultural awareness and sensitivity Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Child Safety and other agencies to support families and provide the best outcomes possible Ability to build rapport and develop connections; relating effectively with a wide range of people, particularly vulnerable children and families A calm, professional approach with the ability to be responsive, use initiative & sound judgement in decision making including negotiation and influencing skills Strong capacity for problem-solving, with the ability to think outside the box to ensure successful solutions Demonstrated organisational and self-management skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload whilst working within a team environment Strong computer skills, experience in completing complex documentation within set timeframes Why Join Anglicare?
Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
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Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
Free annual Flu vaccinations.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health.
We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.
What happens now?
Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few simple screening questions.
We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please Shelli Robins on 0429 859 344 Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to commence interviews and/or close this advertisement if/when a suitable candidate is selected.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
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