Trauma-Informed Child & Youth Specialist (Part-Time)

The Salvation Army; Inner West; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 75 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑f 1

Meal entertainment benefit $2,650

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and development

Résumé du poste

The Salvation Army Inner West Family Violence Services seeks a part-time Child & Youth Specialist to support child safety, healing and wellbeing through trauma-informed interventions. You will mentor staff and coordinate child-focused case plans alongside case managers and external partners.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field, specialist experience with children, and a commitment to culturally responsive practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare, Social Sciences or related discipline.
• Specialist training or experience working therapeutically with children.
• Demonstrated experience supporting children and families impacted by trauma and family violence.
• Strong understanding of the impacts of family violence on children's safety, development and wellbeing.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and deliver specialist, child-centred therapeutic support to children and young people aged 0–18 years and their caregivers.
• Deliver child-focused casework, therapeutic interventions and group activities for children and caregivers.
• Engage children through play and age-appropriate approaches to assess developmental needs and the impacts of trauma.
• Conduct child-specific risk assessments and develop safety and support plans.
• Support children and caregivers to strengthen relationships, connection and wellbeing.
• Provide specialist advice, consultation and coaching to staff on child safety, risk and trauma-informed practice.

Connaissances

Trauma-informed care

Child development

Case collaboration

Communication

Formation

Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or Social Sciences

Outils

Working with Children Check

Valid driver’s license

Description du poste

The Salvation Army Inner West Family Violence Services seeks a part-time Child & Youth Specialist to support child safety, healing and wellbeing through trauma-informed interventions. You will mentor staff and coordinate child-focused case plans alongside case managers and external partners.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field, specialist experience with children, and a commitment to culturally responsive practice.