Child Protection Practitioners - Alice Springs & Katherine

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Detail information about job Child Protection Practitioners - Alice Springs & Katherine. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Alice Springs & Katherine Based Roles
• Professional 1 Salary Band - $60,270 - $77,724
• Relocation will be available to successful applicants

Our client works with families, individuals and stakeholders to empower families and communities for a safe and better future, where children experience safe healthy and happy childhoods.

Are you this person?

We are seeking highly motivated professionals to join our workforce.

As part of this team you will work with Aboriginal children and families in remote and regional locations to provide a holistic and strength based approach to improve their lives through frontline delivery and advocacy functions.

Primary Objective: As part of a team, and under professional supervision, be responsible for implementation of statutory and non-statutory welfare services to individuals, groups and communities under this clients Programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise in accordance with the Care and Protection of Children Act and departmental Policies and Procedures.
2. Apply professional expertise in social welfare to the assessment of individual, family and community issues and in the application of appropriate methods of intervention with departmental clients.
3. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the Department’s client information and case management systems.
4. Participate in the development and implementation of community welfare programs.
5. Participate in the After Hours Service.

Essential:

1. A degree of an Australian tertiary institution, which gives eligibility for membership of the Australian Community Workers Association, the Australian Association of Social Workers, or the Australian Psychological Society, or equivalent OR Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention AND Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory Child Protection).
2. Demonstrated skills in the assessment of family, interpersonal and community dynamics, the application of appropriate welfare and counselling interventions, including a high level of ability to conceptualise and analyse information.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, including managing multiple tasks and being able to meet deadlines.
4. Ability to apply the provisions of relevant legislation in working with children, families and individuals in a statutory relationship.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work constructively within culturally diverse settings, including a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
6. Demonstrated willingness to take part in agency programs including but not limited to performance management, professional supervision and stress management.
7. A high level of written and oral communication skills.
8. Demonstrated skills in the use of computers and an ability and willingness to undertake training in the program’s computer based data entry system.
9. Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles and light planes as required and ability to undertake travel including overnight stays as necessary.

Desirable:

1. Current Northern Territory driver’s licence or the ability to obtain

Further Information:

The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history). Applicants should include a certified copy of their qualifications with their application.

Remuneration, Assistance and Incentives

• Our client is committed to valuing and investing in their people.
• Opportunity to build a lifelong career.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Six weeks paid annual leave and three weeks paid personal leave per year.
• Remote locations attract incentives including Fares Out of Isolated Locations, agency supplied accommodation and freight allowances.
• Relocation will be available to successful applicants.
• Residents in remote NT are also entitled to zone tax offset.

Please apply in the first instance via the link below or send your cover letter, outlining the selection criteria and resume to [email protected]