- Full-Time 12 month Fixed Term Position
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SCHADS Level 5 + 12% Super + Generous Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay
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Enjoy 3 additional leave days over Christmas and New Years
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Optional monthly RDO accrual to support your work life balance!
Kids First has built a prominent 130-year history of safeguarding children through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you are looking for purpose-driven work and seeking meaning and substance in your career, working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.
Your New Role
The Integrated Family Services Program provides holistic support to families in need. The aim of the program is to promote the safety, stability, and development of children and young people, as well as strengthening parenting capacity. Kids First utilises our Coaching Framework in our practice to build capacity and bring about significant improvements in the lives of families.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
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Managing an allocated Family Services caseload to effectively support children and families.
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Utilising the Kids First Coaching Model to support the capacity building of parents and families and create opportunities for sustainable change.
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Participating in critically reflective supervision and group supervision, in accordance with Kids First supervision policies and procedures.
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Undertaking professional development to maintain best practice in relation to current practices and interventions.
About you
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Our HEART values align with your core values and you're looking to work for an organisation that puts people first!
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You have a qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Child & Family Social Welfare or a related discipline.
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You have skills and knowledge from working in child and family services, family violence, AOD, mental health and/or disability services.
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You understand the impact of trauma and family violence on families and have the ability to apply a gendered family violence lens when working with clients.
How We Reward You
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Be part of an organisation that truly lives its values every day.
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Benefit from Kids First's genuine commitment to flexible working, supported by a formal policy.
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Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models.
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Enjoy not-for-profit salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
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Receive 3 additional leave days at Christmas to spend quality time with your family.
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Access purchased leave and portable long service leave options.
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Take advantage of our Staff Wellbeing Program designed to support your health and wellbeing.
Don't Delay, Apply Now!
Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.
To view a full position description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at: https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/careers
For enquiries about the position, please contact: Jodie Leahy - Team Leader, Family Services: [email protected]
Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.
Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).
