Child And Family Practitioner

UnitingCare Qld

Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Base: from $51 ph; benefits: super + nfp salary py...
Holistic therapeutic response delivery
Case management for vulnerable families
Child protection system experience
This role provides a holistic and therapeutic response to families involved in the child protection system with an emphasis on best practice service delivery

Job Summary

  • This role provides a holistic and therapeutic response to families involved in the child protection system with an emphasis on best practice service delivery.
  • The position supports the reunification of children to their biological families or works towards minimising child protection worries so they can remain safe at home.
  • Employees benefit from NFP salary packaging options that allow saving tax on everyday living expenses and meal entertainment up to specified annual limits.

Matching Summary

This role provides a holistic and therapeutic response to families involved in the child protection system with an emphasis on best practice service delivery.

Salary

Base: From $51 per hour; Benefits: Superannuation + NFP Salary Packaging; Hours: 0.8FTE (60.8 hours per fortnight)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Holistic therapeutic response delivery
  • Case management for vulnerable families
  • Child protection system experience
  • Intervention with parental agreements
  • Reunification support services

Nice-to-have

  • Nationally recognised professional body registration
  • Experience in out-of-home care placements
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Strong values of respect and service

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in human services
  • QLD Blue Card for child related employment
  • Current Drivers Licence required
  • Registration with professional body desirable

Work Rights

Must hold QLD Suitability Card (Blue Card)

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