Intensive Family Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeDomesticViolence Full time $90,000 - $120,000

Make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals in need by supporting families with complex needs.

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 wellbeing of vulnerable children.

Mission Australia provides this service in three Queensland locations - Inala/Goodna, Caboolture/Deception Bay and Ipswich.

This role will promote sustainable change in family circumstances and functioning, resulting in a reduction in contact with the statutory child protection system.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert advice and leadership in D&FV practice to a team of practitioners working within a matrix team structure.
  • Sharing your specialist knowledge and skills within the DFV sector to support and upskill your team members.
  • Engaging with families and collaborating with them to develop effective plans for long-term positive outcomes.
  • Undertaking case management including assessments, reviews, reporting and administration.
  • Developing and building effective relationships within the community sector, government and non-government services.
Requirements for Success

You will be passionate about supporting families to strengthen the care and protection of their children.

The skills and capabilities you bring include:

  • A background working in the child protection field, with specialist knowledge of domestic and family violence.
  • Providing specialist consultation and support for escalated or complex cases as required.
  • Crisis management skills including the ability to quickly and effectively assess risk and safety with a DFV lens.
  • Case management from a strengths-based, trauma-informed and family-focused framework.
  • Ability to engage, establish rapport and work respectfully with families from diverse backgrounds and needs.
  • 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.

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