Trauma-Informed Children's Practitioner (Flexible Hours)

The Salvation Army Australia; Darwin; In loco; AUD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

9 day fortnight or monthly RDO options

NFP salary packaging benefits up to $X

Entertainment Benefit up to $X taxfree

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and lifestyle offers

Parental leave and purchased leave

Descrizione del lavoro

The Salvation Army Australia in Darwin is seeking a Specialist Children’s Practitioner to provide therapeutic services to young people up to 17 years old within NT Family Violence Services. This permanent, full-time role offers trauma-informed case management and child-centred interventions.

Part-time hours may be negotiable for the right candidate. Reporting to the Team Leader, the role includes risk assessments, secondary consultations, and collaboration with agencies to support children's

Competenze

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience counselling or providing therapeutic responses to children and families who have experienced trauma.
• Experience supporting women and children impacted by family violence.
• A strong history of working with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work autonomously with sound professional judgement.
• Excellent written and digital record keeping skills.
• Resilience, integrity and a calm, child centred approach.
• Working with children check.

Mansioni

• Providing holistic case management and therapeutic interventions for children.
• Delivering trauma informed support that reduces risk and promotes long term recovery.
• Completing risk assessments and safety planning in line with FV protocols.
• Offering secondary consultations to support staff working with children.
• Holding space for children’s voices in relation to Family Law and Child Protection.
• Collaborating with case managers and relevant agencies for referrals.
• Providing education and training to staff.
• Maintaining high-quality notes and meeting data requirements.
• Contributing to a culturally safe environment for children and families.

Conoscenze

Counselling experience with children &

Autonomy and professional judgement

Record keeping (written & digital)

Resilience and empathy

Child-centred approach

Interpersonal communication

Formazione

Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counselling

Descrizione del lavoro

The Salvation Army Australia in Darwin is seeking a Specialist Children’s Practitioner to provide therapeutic services to young people up to 17 years old within NT Family Violence Services. This permanent, full-time role offers trauma-informed case management and child-centred interventions.

Part-time hours may be negotiable for the right candidate. Reporting to the Team Leader, the role includes risk assessments, secondary consultations, and collaboration with agencies to support children's