Intensive Family Support Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Moreton Bay, Australia Mission Australia Full time

$83k + super + salary packaging- Full time, Max Term contract until 24/04/2025- Completed degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology required- Engage with families to support and improve their well being

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more

about us

and

our purpose


Your Opportunity

The Intensive Family Support service is an early intervention and prevention intensive family support service for families with children aged 0-18 who are at risk of entry into Child Safety Services under the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women. Its primary purpose is to improve the safety and well-being of vulnerable children. Mission Australia provides this service in three Queensland locations - Inala/Goodna, Pine Rivers/Deception Bay and Ipswich.

Our Deception Bay team currently have a full time, permanent opportunity for an experienced Intensive Family Support Practitioner. Your passion to make a difference along with your experience in supporting families with high and complex needs will make you a welcome addition to this friendly and collaborative team. The role will promote sustainable change in family circumstances and functioning, resulting in a reduction in contact with the statutory child protection system.

Duties will include:
- Engaging with families and collaborating with them to develop effective plans for long-term positive outcomes- Undertaking case management including reviews, reporting and administration functions- Providing therapeutic intervention to support case plans- Assisting clients to transition out of the service

Requirements for Success

With an already established career in the child, youth and family sector, you will be passionate about supporting families to strengthen the care of protection of their children. The skills and capabilities you bring include:
- A background in child protection, youth work or out of home care with demonstrable knowledge of Early Intervention principles- Exceptional crisis management skills including the ability to quickly and effectively assess risk and safety- Ability to engage, establish rapport and work respectfully families from different backgrounds, with different needs- Provision of intervention strategies - planning, implementation and facilitation- Case management from a strengths-based, trauma-informed and family-focused framework- Strong administration skills - reporting, case notes and general documentation- Exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing ability - able to relate to children, parents and other service providers- Dedication to work within professional boundaries, integrity and ethical standards- Great time management, prioritisation and ability to work within time frames while balancing your case load

You will need to hold a degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology or a similar field; have a valid First Aid Certificate and hold a current Blue Card and Queensland Drivers Licence.

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.

We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

Find out more about a

career with Mission Australia



Your benefits- Rewarding work - every day you know you’re making a real difference- Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via- AccessPay)-
- Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers- Free external, confidential counselling and access to- chaplaincy support
- .

How to apply

  • Intensive Family Support Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Mission Australia Full time

    $83k + super + salary packaging- Full time, permanent opportunity- Completed degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology required- Engage with families to support and improve their well being Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people...

  • Intensive Family Support Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Mission Australia Full time

    $83k + super + salary packaging- Full time, Max Term contract until 24/04/2025- Completed degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology required- Engage with families to support and improve their well beingLife at Mission AustraliaWhen you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and...

  • Case Manager, Intensive Family Support

    2 weeks ago

    Hervey Bay, Australia IMPACT Community Services Limited Full time

    Case Manager, Intensive Family Support - Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast QLD Last updated: 10/06/2024 IMPACT Community Services is currently recruiting a full time Case Manager to join the Intensive Family Support Service based at our Fraser Coast office.The Intensive Family Support Service responds to vulnerable families with children and young people (up to...

  • Behaviour Support Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Community Solutions Full time

    **About Us** **Community Solutions Group** makes a difference in people’s lives - supporting them to achieve their goals and working with them on their pathway to possibilities. We deliver a broad range of NDIS services focused on the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities across Queensland and Victoria. We are part of **Endeavour...

  • Intensive Family Preservation Case Manager

    1 week ago

    Bateau Bay, Australia Samaritans Full time

    **Intensive Family Preservation Case Manager** - **Full Time max-term contract until September 2024**: - **Location: Central Coast**: - **This role is paid under the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award 2010- Level 5** **The Opportunity** Join us in this dynamic role where you'll provide intensive support to families, focusing on...

  • Youth Worker/team Member

    3 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Family Centered Support Services Full time

    Posted: 27/11/2023 Closing Date: 30/12/2023 **Job Type**: Permanent - Full Time Location: Moreton Bay Region Job Category: Community Services and Development,Youth Worker **A little about us** We are a Not-for-Profit organisation with a team of more than 130 experienced practitioners from many cultures and we provide out-of-home care to Young People...

  • Youth Worker/team Member

    1 week ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Family Centered Support Services Full time

    Youth Worker/Team Member - Brisbane North Region:Posted: 01/03/2023- Closing Date: 30/03/2023- Job Type: Permanent - Part Time- Location: Moreton Bay Region- Job Category: Community Services and DevelopmentQuality | Respect | Integrity | Engagement | Emotional IntelligenceSeeking Experienced Residential Youth Workers for Full-time and Part-time positions:The...

  • Case Manager- Intensive Family Preservation

    3 weeks ago

    Bateau Bay, Australia Samaritans Full time

    **Full Time 38 hour week** **Contract until 30 June 2024** **Central Coast location** **THE ROLE** Our service is based on a partnership between families, the NSW Department of Community Justice (DCJ) and non-government service providers working to preserve the family structure and strengthen its functioning while keeping children safe. The program’s...

  • Case Manager- Intensive Family Preservation

    2 weeks ago

    Bateau Bay, Australia Samaritans Full time

    **Full Time 38 hour week** **Contract until 30 June 2024** **Central Coast location** **THE ROLE** Our service is based on a partnership between families, the NSW Department of Community Justice (DCJ) and non-government service providers working to preserve the family structure and strengthen its functioning while keeping children safe. The program’s...

  • Case Manager- Intensive Family Preservation

    1 week ago

    Bateau Bay, New South Wales, Australia Samaritans Full time

    Full Time 38 hour weekContract until 30 June 2024Central Coast locationTHE ROLEOur service is based on a partnership between families, the NSW Department of Community Justice (DCJ) and non-government service providers working to preserve the family structure and strengthen its functioning while keeping children safe. The program's focus is to improve...

  • Casual Disability Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Family Inclusive Full time

    Family Inclusive is a client focused family run, rapidly growing disability support company that has all client and staff goals at the forefront of our minds. We believe that the basis for any company is to ensure that all people involved in the company are happy, from clients to all staff and families. We require support workers to assist with personal...

  • Casual Disability Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Family Inclusive Full time

    Family Inclusive is a client focused family run, rapidly growing disability support company that has all client and staff goals at the forefront of our minds. We believe that the basis for any company is to ensure that all people involved in the company are happy, from clients to all staff and families. We require support workers to assist with personal...

  • Casual Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Family Inclusive Full time

    Family Inclusive is a client focused family run, rapidly growing disability support company that has all client and staff goals at the forefront of our minds. We believe that the basis for any company is to ensure that all people involved in the company are happy, from clients to all staff and families.We require support workers to assist with personal care,...

  • Family Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Zest Care Full time

    Moreton Bay Region - Salary Packaging - Health & Wellbeing Program and Support - Do you want to be part of our professional team of Family Support Workers? _ - If you want to make an impact in the lives of others, look no further._ - Casual roles across Moreton Bay area. - SCHADS (Home Care) level 3, pay point 2 - Salary packaging benefit - Health and...

  • Human Resources

    2 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Family Centered Support Services Full time

    Posted: 19/01/2024 Closing Date: 19/02/2024 **Salary**: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 **Job Type**: Permanent - Full Time Location: Moreton Bay Region Job Category: Community Services and Development Welcome to Family Centered Support Services, where we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families. We are a therapeutic...

  • Team Leader

    4 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Family Centered Support Services Full time

    Posted: 29/05/2024 Closing Date: 26/06/2024 **Job Type**: Permanent - Full Time Location: Moreton Bay Region Job Category: Case Manager,Community Services and Development,Youth Worker **Respect I Integrity I Quality I Engagement I Emotional Intelligence** - Positions available for the Moreton Bay Region_ **About the Role** As a Team Leader you will be...

  • Youth Worker/team Member

    3 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Family Centered Support Services Full time

    Posted: 10/06/2024 Closing Date: 07/07/2024 **Job Type**: Permanent - Full Time Location: Moreton Bay Region Job Category: Community Services and Development,Voluntary, Charity & Social Work,Youth Worker **Respect | Integrity | Quality | Engagement | Emotional Intelligence** - ** Currently recruiting for roles commencing 16/07/2024 **_ **About the...

  • Youth Worker/team Member

    2 weeks ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Family Centered Support Services Full time

    Posted: 11/05/2024 Closing Date: 08/06/2024 **Job Type**: Permanent - Full Time Location: Moreton Bay Region Job Category: Community Services and Development,Voluntary, Charity & Social Work,Youth Worker **Respect | Integrity | Quality | Engagement | Emotional Intelligence** - ** Currently recruiting for roles commencing 18/06/2024 **_ **About the...

  • Youth Worker/team Member

    4 days ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Family Centered Support Services Full time

    Posted: 12/04/2024 Closing Date: 12/05/2024 **Job Type**: Permanent - Part Time Location: Moreton Bay Region Job Category: Community Services and Development **Respect | Integrity | Quality | Engagement | Emotional Intelligence** **About the role** The Team Member role is a dynamic role where you will be supporting Young People in out-of-home care...

  • Youth Worker/team Member

    3 days ago

    Moreton Bay, Australia Family Centered Support Services Full time

    Posted: 13/03/2024 Closing Date: 08/04/2024 **Job Type**: Permanent - Full Time Location: Moreton Bay Region Job Category: Community Services and Development,Youth Worker **Respect | Integrity | Quality | Engagement | Emotional Intelligence** **About the role** **Full Time and Part Time roles available** The Team Member role is a dynamic role where...