Make a difference in the lives of young people.Blend your calling, experience and wisdom into this vocational role.Join an organisation that truly makes a difference.Support Practitioner - IdentifiedChurches of Christ, Children, Youth and Families, CaboolturePermanent, Full-Time OpportunityImagine a career with Churches of ChristEstablished 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 BenefitsAs 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 a large organisation, we are 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;Flexible working environment;Discounts through our large network of retail partners;Career development;Study assistance;Onsite parking;Additional benefit: enjoy personal days off.About the RoleThis is an identified position within Churches of Christ. To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.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 involves daily interactions with people. With excellent communication skills, you are capable of liaising comfortably with a range of internal and external stakeholders.The Support Practitioner - Identified is responsible for providing high-level support to children, young people, foster and kinship carers, and families, primarily of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.The Support Practitioner - Identified contributes as an integral member of the Children, Youth and Families group and supports activities aligned with the strategic direction and consistent with the mission and values of Churches of Christ.Key Responsibilities:Undertake screening, intake, and placement partnering processes for children and young people with foster and kinship care families.Utilise a range of assessment, crisis, and short-term intervention skills and therapeutic approaches to clients; report issues to management.Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and care arrangements to meet individual needs.Facilitate the delivery of evidence-based parenting programs to parents and carers and utilise appropriate modelling techniques to address identified needs and vulnerabilities; collaborate with community agencies and referral partners to build professional networks.Coordinate recruitment of and provide ongoing support to carers.Generate comprehensive assessment and/or reports regarding the initial and ongoing suitability of carers and/or young people and facilitate the foster care approval process (where relevant to the role).Negotiate, coordinate, and implement case management and planning and support the integration of joint case management processes; maintain detailed and accurate client records.Provide direct in-home and flexible support services, including the provision of after-hours and ‘on-call’ services on a rotational basis as required; negotiate intervention plans when necessary; provide advice and make appropriate referrals.Work sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, children, young people, families, and communities to provide culturally inclusive services and achieve sustainable outcomes within a culturally safe environment with the aim of circumventing the intergenerational cycle of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in care.About YouYou 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 involves daily interactions with people. With excellent communication skills, you can liaise comfortably with a range of internal and external stakeholders.To be suitable for this position, your qualifications for the role will consist of:Qualification in social work, psychology, social sciences, or a related discipline (or an equivalent level of expertise (more than 4 years’ experience) attained through previous appointments, service, and/or study (minimum Certificate III Community Services) as approved by the State Manager or Operations Manager).One year’s experience working with children, young people, and families in a child protection or community service context.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.Experience working with First Nations people.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-RequisitesNational Police Certificate – or the ability to acquire.Working with Children (Blue Card) – or the ability to acquire.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.Current driver’s licence.Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship, and Safety.To ApplyTo apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Kate Maguire on 07 5490 6400.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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