Seeking experienced Family Services and Family Violence Practitioners to provide specialist community support to communities in Alice Springs
Alice Springs location with outreach to remote communities
$84,000 - $90,000 + super + salary packaging
Benefits:
- Gain experience working in a unique setting, enhancing your skills and career development
- Full time, 2 year contracts
- Utilise your skills to assist families to increase supports and connections within the community
- Generous relocation allowance offered
- Sponsorship opportunities available after the 6 month probationary period. Please note, you must already hold a valid work visa, with a minimum 6 months validity to be eligible to apply to this role
Why work with our Client Organisation:
- Our client is an Anangu-led organisation, governed by women's law, authority and culture. They deliver health, social and cultural services and are dedicated to delivering better choices for communities. Their work is guided by trauma informed practices.
About the Role:
- The primary focus of the Child and Family Wellbeing & Family Violence Services is to deliver targeted, efficient and effective community services, seeking the best possible outcomes with regard to improving the quality of life for children and communities.
Key Duties:
- Assist families to increase their supports and connections within community, increasing their capacity to meet the needs of their children.
- Deliver family oriented, client centred case management, including development and review of case plans
- Provide education, training, advocacy and practical support to carers and/or families needing ongoing support.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with relevant organisation staff such as Aboriginal Legal Services, Police Services, Child Protection Departments Workers
- Provide appropriate advocacy for carers and children to have access to culturally appropriate support, education, resources and services so that personal development and self-worth of clients is promoted.
- Appropriately assist specified families in regard to underlying issues that affect general health and well-being, including educational, emotional and developmental needs of children.
Skills and Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Community Development
- Case Management experience with children and families
- Knowledge of trauma informed practice
- Experience working with children and families with trauma experiences
