Children's Contact Service (CCS) Family Support Worker
Children's Contact Service (CCS) Family Support Worker
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About Us
Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is a leading provider of relationship and family support services. We believe healthy relationships are essential for the well-being of children families and communities. We are committed to offering the best possible counselling mediation education and support services and are committed to social justice and inclusion. Find out more about our values benefits and employee experience by watching thisvideo!
About the Role
Were currently seeking applications for the apermanent part time(37.5 hours a fornight) role ofChildrens Contact Service (CCS) Practitionerlocated at our Eight Mile Plains venue.
This position assists with the activities of the CCS which helps facilitate contact arrangements supports children and their family members during changeovers or supervised visits and provides a safe and secure environment for the child/ren.
Work days/hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant however please note that the position holder will be required to work alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday 8.30am to 5pm) and evenings (10am to 6pm) with some flexibility to meet the CCS program requirements. Weekend work attracts generous penalty rates.
Tasks for this role include facilitate contact arrangements support children and their families during changeovers or supervised visits provide a safe and secure environment for the children.
Other tasks:
- Apply theoretical models of supportive human interaction developmental stages of children conflict resolution and other relevant frameworks.
- Undertaking assessment and intake processes including parent interviews case planning and reviews.
- Organising safe and appropriate activities for children to maximise parent/child.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for parents and children accessing CCS.
About You
To be successful in this position you will
- Have Bachelor degree in the social or behavioural sciences is an essential requirement and preferrable with a focus on child development.
- Have demonstrated experience working with children and their parents/carers and theoretical knowledge of the issues regarding child development abuse and/or neglect.
- Have experience working with people in crisis and/or parents in conflict.
- Knowledge and ability to apply relevant legislation and regulations relating to family law and/or childrens contact issues is also required.
- Ability to work on weekend and evening shifts
- Possession of or willingness to obtain a First Aid/CPR Certificate.
We Can Offer You
At RAQ we believe in supporting our people both inside and outside the workplace. Heres what you can look forward to as part of our team:
Work-Life Balance - Enjoy a flexible supportive culture that empowers you to thrive at work and at home.
Boost Your Take-Home Pay - Access salary packaging options of up to $15900 per year significantly increasing your net income.
Extra Time Off - Recharge with 3 additional paid leave days over the Christmas period on top of your standard annual leave.
Annual Leave Loading - Receive extra pay when you take annual leave-because your downtime matters.
Study Leave - Pursuing further qualifications We offer up to 2 weeks of paid study leave each year to support your professional growth.
Generous Parental Leave - Take the time you need to focus on your family with our paid parental leave program.
Wellbeing Support - Benefit from medical insurance discounts and free access to our Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health.
How to Apply
To apply send us your resume and a cover letter outlining your demonstrated experience in each area. Applications can be submitted by clicking Apply Now!
Please note that We will be reviewing applications as theyre received so we encourage you to submit your application before closer to advertisement.
Applications close Sunday 8 June 2025
Employment Type
Part-Time
