Full Time Permanent position based in Hurstville $97k - $101k + Super + Salary Packaging Flexible and Friendly organisation, Hybrid options available Our Organisation The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life.
For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability.
We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the roleOur Child & Family Services provide intensive family support within the Child Protection system to strengthen families and decrease any risks to children, reducing the numbers of children entering Out of Home Care.
As a Senior Practitoner, you will support Child and Family Practitioners in performing their role within this program, assisting them with preparations for visits and ensuring high quality service delivery.
You will build team capacity and work with more complex client needs and work intensively with children, young people, and families.DutiesAs a Senior Practitioner in the Intensive Family Preservation program, you will: Work with a number of complex cases, supporting children, young people and their families, and undertake comprehensive assessments to develop, implement, monitor and review case plans.
Support other Child and Family Practitioners with their complex cases, including attending visits, meetings, and to resolve more challenging situations.
Coordinate with other service providers, including assisting clients to engage with wrap around services directly, as appropriate.
Attend review meetings, case conferences, worker meeting and consultation meetings and ensure appropriate documentation is kept.
Coach, advise and provide on the job support to Child and Family Practitioners, Counsellors, and others to improve client outcomes.
Support the leadership team with learning and onboarding needs and develop a range of solutions to build capacity within the team outcomes.
Our Benefits We support people to live their best life.
That includes you, our employee.
A 'best life' is unique to everyone and can change as life changes.
Here are a few things you might be interested in: Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
Recognition and Reward -Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
Professional Development -We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
Skills and Experience We want you to be successful in your new role!
This means, as an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist or Child and Family Practitoner you will have: Degree qualified in social work, psychology or similar.
Extensive experience in case management, particularly in child protection.
Strong grasp on child protection issues, including substance abuse, domestic violence and trauma's impact on a child's development.
Familiarity with evidence-based practices and intervention models, such as developmental and attachment theories.
Computer literate with excellent verbal and written communication skills Skilled in building relationships with stakeholders.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you.
The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply.
We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
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To apply please follow the link and submit your current CV along with a 1 page cover letter discussing your reasons for applying and suitability for the role.
Have any questions?
Please contact Sharmaine on 0422 945 672 for a friendly, confidential discussion.
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