Child and Family Practitioner Kids in Focus Program

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

OurKids in Focus (KiF)programruns inpartnership with LivesLived Well offering case managementearly interventionsupports and community educationto families on the Gold Coast who may be facingdifficultiesrelated todual diagnosis ofsubstance misuseandmental health challenges.

As ourChild and Family Practitioneryou will play a pivotal role in empowering parents and caregivers to make constructive choices foster healthy bonds with their children and enhance their parenting abilitiesultimately creatingsafer family environments.

Your responsibilities may vary based on the unique circumstances of each familyyou support as well as providing community education on a wider could involve providing essential informationfacilitatingreferrals to relevant services impartingtechniquesor tools forminimisingharm in relation to drug useandmental healthchallengesrebuilding relationships oridentifyingculturallyappropriate supportsas part of their safety plan and parental skill may alsobe requiredto share education and interventions on a wider level through thedelivery of seminars or group programs.

Duties

• Assess develop and implement support plans to enhance the wellbeing of children and build key relationships within the family unit.
• Provide home-based parenting coaching and education.
• Enhance social connections by referring families to various community-based activities e.g. childcare playgroups parent-child programs.
• Facilitate access to rehabilitation and information about treatment options for drug and alcohol misuse.
• Facilitate and/or coordinate education seminars or group programs aimed at improving family functioning and parental skill enhancement.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best lifeis 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!
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options to suit your lifestyle.
• Work/Life Balance -We offer flexible work practices suited to the needs of this part-time role. The position will be office and community based with the possibility of work from home arrangements depending on operational needs. Please note that the additional monthly accrued day off applies only to fulltime employees
• 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 networkinggroups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
  

Skills and Experience

• Degree qualified in social workPsychologyBehaviouralSciencesor similar.
• 2 yearsdemonstrated experience and/or qualifications supporting clientsin the area ofDrug and Alcohol misuse.
• Demonstrated understanding of child protection issues and client vulnerabilities such as drug and alcohol use domestic violence mental health issues and the impact of trauma and the effect on child behaviour and development.
• Understanding of the needs of diverse communities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and gay lesbian bisexual transgender and intersex (LGBTIQ) communities.
• Good relationship building skills with the ability to create strong working relationships with different 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 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.

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Please submit your CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

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