Child and Family Practitioner
Qualified child, youth & family practitioner with strong background in Child Protection
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: BRC Recruitment
Location: Sydney
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-3-9740-6393
Fax: +61-3-9877-2007
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Detail information about job Child and Family Practitioner. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Salary Packaging available!
- Work for a progressive and growing organisation!
- 6 month fixed contract!
Qualified child, youth & family Casemanager with a strong background in Child Protection / Domestic Violence required for a temporary contract with a reputable Not-For-Profit organisation in Western Sydney. In this role you will be required to use to work intensively with at risk children, young people and families with the aim of improving parenting capacity and increasing the safety of children.
Main duties:
- Manage caseload of clients with complex needs and trauma using resilence practise framework
- Undertake compehensive assessments, monitor and review case plans, identify any areas of risk and strengths
- Coordinate support with other relevant service providers, such as government departments, schools, GP's
The ideal candidate:
- Degree level or above qualifications in social work, psychology, social science or other relevant subject.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working within a community services and / or child and family social work environment at Case manager or a senior practitioner level
- Demonstrated expertise in Child Protection legislation and risk assessments.
- Good negotiating and influencing skills with a range of stakeholders such as community and government groups
- Demonstrated experience working with, and understanding of, early childhood development, families experiencing disadvantage and current child protection issues.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, including computer skills.
- Current NSW driver’s licence
To express your interest in these positions please email your resume to [email protected] or call 0286043938
Please note all positions and offers of employment are subject to relevant probity checks. Due to the high volume of applcations we received only those shortlisted will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.
BRC looks forwards to hearing from you!