Home-Based Child & Family Intervention Specialist

Unitingcare Community; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Competitive hourly rate

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Unitingcare Community in Bundaberg seeks a part-time Family Intervention Practitioner to deliver intensive in-home support for children and families under ongoing intervention by Child Safety Services. The role focuses on assessments, counselling, education, and reunification within a supportive team.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant tertiary qualification, have 2+ years of post-graduate experience, and possess a current Blue Card.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in psychology, social work or behavioral science (mandatory).
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in similar programs (well regarded).
• Must hold a current Blue Card (mandatory).
• Experience with at-risk children and families under child protection interventions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Intensive Family Preservation and Intensive Family Reunification models of practice.
• Strong boundaries, task management, motivation, and initiative.
• Team player with a friendly, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Effective communication and time management; maintain client confidentiality.
• Understanding of and commitment to St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland values and policies.
• Willing to complete pre-employment checks including National Criminal History Records Check.
• COVID-19 vaccination status recommended but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive in-home support through assessment and counselling.
• Deliver reunification and education/training to families.
• Support children, young people and families subject to interventions.
• Work within Human Services Quality Framework and Child Protection Act.
• Maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Collaborate with Child Safety Services and teams.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or Behavioral Science

Blue Card holder (Mandatory)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Family Intervention Practitioner

4670 Bundaberg Vinnies Hub

Family Intervention Practitioner (FIP)

The Family Intervention Practitioner (FIP) will be responsible for providing an intensive in-home support service through assessment, counselling skills, reunification, education/training and therapeutic interventions with children, young people and their families/carers where a child remains living at home and subject to ongoing intervention and monitoring by Child Safety Services or where a child is being reunified to their family from an out-of-home care placement.

The key objective of this position is to support clients of Child Safety Service Centres where ongoing intervention with a family is required, to assist clients to exit the child protection system and prevent families from re-entering the system. This position also respects and reflects the Society’s mission.

This position requires staff to work in compliance with the Human Services Quality Framework and the Child Protection Act 1999. Staff are also required to adhere to the Society’s Child Protection Framework at all times.

This is a fixed-term, part-time opportunity (30.4 hours per week) based in Bundaberg, with the contract running until June 2027 and the possibility of extension!

To be successful in the role, you will meet the following criteria:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or Behavioral Science (Mandatory)
• A minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in similar programs will be well regarded (Mandatory)
• The successful candidate will be required to hold a current Blue Card (Mandatory)
• Proficient in MS Office programs
• Experience in working with at-risk children, young people, and families, who are subject to child protection statutory interventions
• Effective knowledge of Intensive Family Preservation and Intensive Family Reunification models of practice
• Ability in working within boundaries and well-developed task management skills
• Demonstrates a high degree of motivation, initiative, and creativity
• Contribute positively within a team environment
• Demonstrate a friendly, positive attitude, with a willingness to learn
• Effective communication and time management skills
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality
• Demonstrate genuine respect for all people regardless of their situation
• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland and an ability to work in accordance with policies and procedures to promote the values and mission of the Society
• Understanding of risk management principles including current WHS legislation and regulations
• Demonstrate genuine respect for all people regardless of their situation
• The successful candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks which will include a National Criminal History Records Check
• COVID-19 vaccination status us recommended for this role but not a mandatory requirement.

What we can offer you

• Work with a purpose – not your average organisation and not your average role!
• Competitive hourly rate and excellent employment benefits under our Employee Agreement
• Salary packaging arrangements – helping you save on tax
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program – our employees are our most valuable asset
• A welcoming and inclusive environment where you’ll always feel part of a team

About equality and diversity

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is strongly encouraged. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.