Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Permanent job in Townsville for a qualified FDRP
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: Hays Healthcare
Location: Northern QLD
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-4272-5398
Fax: +61-7-4768-8790
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Detail information about job Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Permanent Position
- National NFP
- Flexible Working Arrangement
Permanent job in Townsville for a qualified FDRP
Your new company
A renown National Not-for-Profit organisation with a long history of providing high quality service to the North Queensland community. The organisation provides counselling, mediation, family dispute resolution, youth services and community engagement.
Your new role
You will be providing support to families by facilitating negotiations in family dispute resolutions. You will offer early intervention and prevention, community education, and support services. The primary purpose of this role is to assist families on focusing on the best interested of children and youth. Other responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:
- Undertake client intake, risk and needs assessment to determine appropriate for mediation
- Undertake family dispute resolution and case management with couples, families and individuals
- Apply knowledge of relevant theoretical models and frameworks (FDR, conflict resolution, child development and child inclusive mediation) to ensure FDR practice appropriate to client needs
- Conduct assessments of clients and make appropriate referrals as necessary
- Maintain appropriate files, records and complete other required documentation within the agency guidelines
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role you will required to have the below credentials:
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Law, Social Sciences or Family Dispute Resolution /mediation
- Experience in family dispute resolution and child-focused practices and the ability to articulate the family dispute resolution process
- Uphold reasonable professional standards in the provision of FDR services at all time
- Ability to possess a Positive Notice for Child Related Employment (Blue Card and a yellow card exemption) from the Public Safety Business Agency (PSBA)
- Possession of a ‘C’ class driver’s licence
What you'll get in return
You will enjoy flexible working arrangements, salary packaging, loyalty incentives, and an attractive salary.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Lisa Wickman on [email protected] or 07 4771 5100 for a confidential discussion on your career.