Senior Practitioner - Pathways to Safety and Support

• 12 Month Contract role based on Kamilaroi Country in Tamworth
• $97k - $101k Super Salary Packaging
• Flexible friendly organisation WFH & 9 day fortnight options!

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Societys 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 Societys 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 role

Our new programme Pathways to Safety and Support provides effective intervention and support to children young people and their families with problematic and harmful sexual behaviours (PHSB) by linking them with targeted and coordinated supports.

Duties

• Provide tailored support and advocacy to children young people and families with complex support needs regarding problematic and harmful sexual behaviours (PHSB) using a strengths-based person-centered approach.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop implement and review safety and support plans that address both strengths and areas of risk.
• Coordinate wrap-around support by working closely with government departments schools health services and community agencies to raise awareness and deliver integrated services.
• Support Child and Family Practitioners in performing their role in this program; assisting them in delivery of the service especially with the management of more complex cases including support at visits meetings and to resolve more challenging situations.
• Support the Leadership team with program and process development review and implementation.
• Develop and facilitate education and awareness through the planning and delivery of group sessions workshops and information sessions for clients and sector professionals.
• Build strong culturally safe relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse clients andcommunities to ensure inclusive and respectful practice.

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:

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
• 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 up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice on reference networkinggroups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Experience

As a Senior Practitioner within our Pathways Team you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in social work psychology human services or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of problematic and harmful sexual behaviours (PHSB) in children and young people including associated risks and vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting children young people and families particularly in child protection or similar settings.
• Proven ability to deliver group-based education and awareness sessions to clients and sector professionals.
• Excellent communication assessment and case planning skills with a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
• Cultural competency and experience working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and other diverse groups.
• Ability to work unsupervised and remotely with a current drivers license.

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities 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.

Interested Apply online today!Please submit your current CV along with a 1-page cover letter discussing your reasons for applying and suitability for the role.

For all enquiries please contact Fidelity Betts on.

*Internally this role is called a Child & Family Practitioner.