Part-Time Empowering Young Families Practitioner

Martian Logic Pty; Campbelltown; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Hybrid work options

12 extra days off per year

Fitness Passport access

EAP support

Additional leave

Job summary

Benevolent in Australia is seeking a Part-time Child & Family Practitioner to support young parents and their children through the Targeted Early Intervention program on Dharawal country in Campbelltown. You'll conduct comprehensive assessments, develop family-led plans, and coordinate with services while maintaining case notes.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, strengths-based practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in social work or related field.
• At least 12 months’ case-management experience with at-risk families.
• Understanding of child-protection issues, trauma and family violence.
• Ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and diverse groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage young parents, children and families through strengths-based assessment and risk-minimisation processes.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop, implement, monitor and review family-led client plans.
• Provide regular casework support as the family’s key worker, including contact visits and practical assistance.
• Coordinate support with government agencies, schools, health services, GPs, allied health professionals and other community service providers.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate relevant groups and workshops where required.
• Maintain timely, clear and accurate case notes, reports and other client documentation, escalating child-safety or wellbeing concerns appropriately.

Skills

Case-management

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Trauma-informed approach

Relationship-building

Education

Degree in social work/early childhood/psychology or equivalent

Job description

Benevolent in Australia is seeking a Part-time Child & Family Practitioner to support young parents and their children through the Targeted Early Intervention program on Dharawal country in Campbelltown. You'll conduct comprehensive assessments, develop family-led plans, and coordinate with services while maintaining case notes.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, strengths-based practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.