Intensive Family Support Specialist

Act for Kids; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Extra leave

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development (PD fund)

Job summary

Act for Kids invites applications for multiple Family Support Practitioners to join the Cairns Intensive Family Support team. You will work with families and individuals to overcome challenges, using evidence-informed approaches to improve child and family wellbeing.

This full-time, government-funded contract runs until 30 June 2028 with possible extension. Salary ranges from $92,287 to $99,295 plus superannuation under Level 4 SCHCADS Award, with flexible working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience providing case-management and therapeutic services to families, caregivers, young people and children in a child protection framework.
• Demonstrated ability to work with families to develop goals, build strengths and improve safety and wellbeing outcomes.
• Eligibility to work in Australia and required checks (Working with Children Check or professional exemption) as applicable.
• Current driver’s licence (where required).

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive case management and tailored support to families addressing complex needs and child protection concerns.
• Partner with families to set goals, build strengths and improve safety and wellbeing outcomes.
• Collaborate with key services to connect families with supports and achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Strengthen family resilience and community connections for children and young people.

Skills

Case management

Therapeutic services

Child protection

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in allied health / social work / human services

Job description

Act for Kids invites applications for multiple Family Support Practitioners to join the Cairns Intensive Family Support team. You will work with families and individuals to overcome challenges, using evidence-informed approaches to improve child and family wellbeing.

This full-time, government-funded contract runs until 30 June 2028 with possible extension. Salary ranges from $92,287 to $99,295 plus superannuation under Level 4 SCHCADS Award, with flexible working arrangements where possible.