* Fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in a vibrant, agile agency, supporting a team of experienced Child and Family Workers.
* SCHADS Level 6 11.5% Super Salary Packaging
* 12 months full time fixed term position
* Thomastown based (Wurundjeri Country)
About Us:
With a proud history and a progressive mindset, Kids First is a leading provider of educational, family and support services for children and families in Melbourne. We are at the forefront of responding to community needs and strengthening families so that children can thrive. Our programs are evidence-based and built on more than 125 years of service.
About the Role/Opportunity:
The primary purpose of the Senior Child and Family Practitioner position in Family Services is to work directly with individuals and families to provide complex case management support. This work will include utilising a therapeutic approach to all work with parents, children, and family systems, and may include a component of group-work sessions.
You will be responsible for:
* Delivery of services including community outreach and engagement programs ensuring early intervention and accessibility of family support to the most vulnerable children and families is achieved.
* Providing senior casework consultancy to Family Services team members as well as direct supervision and support to nominated Child and Family Workers.
To be successful in this role you will need:
* Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, child and family social welfare or related discipline.
* Demonstrated experience, expertise, and commitment to working in the child and family services welfare sector.
* Demonstrated skills and ability to conduct comprehensive casework risk and needs assessments with clearly articulated recommendations.
* Skills and experience in providing high level case consultation and supervision to staff.
As a member of the Kids First team you will:
* Be part of a collaborative and outcomes-focused culture of an independent, not-for-profit organisation that has a legacy of more than 125 years of community service.
* Take home an attractive salary with the option to salary package to increase take home pay.
* Accrue leave faster when you register with our Rostered Day Off agreement.
* We know how important it is to spend time with family, which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas.
* Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR).
* Have access to flexible work options and our staff wellbeing program.
Apply Now!
Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.
Title: Team Leader, Family Services Thomastown
Email: jleahy@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au
Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.
Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working with Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).
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