Child and Family Advocate

1 day ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia beBeeCounsellor Full time $86,870 - $92,945
Early Intervention Practitioner

We believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist to support individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life.

Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services across a vast geographic footprint and in many types of locations.

About the Role

The Early Intervention Practitioner provides timely support and prevention services to children, young people, and their families or significant others.

This role involves delivering tailored interventions, case management, advocacy, and counselling to engage at-risk individuals and help them stay connected to their families, education, training, work, and the community.

The practitioner aims to address early signs of vulnerability and build a supportive environment for positive outcomes.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of children/young people and their families to identify needs and develop individualised case plans.
  • Provide case management, mediation, advocacy, and individual support through referrals, counselling, and service coordination.
  • Collaborate with core services such as schools, community agencies, and government departments to deliver holistic support.
  • Facilitate risk and safety assessments, ensuring compliance with professional standards and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Lead group programs and workshops to enhance social skills, mental health, and self-esteem for children/young people.
  • Contribute to continuous quality improvement by participating in team meetings, supervision, and professional development.
  • Maintain accurate records, meet service targets, and provide regular updates and reports to the Service Manager.
  • Actively engage in community networks, collaborate on service planning, and contribute to policy development.
Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements

A degree in Behavioural Science, Social Work, Psychology or similar is an essential requirement of the role.

Candidates must also possess a current National Police Check, Current Blue Card, Current Queensland Driver Licence, and own reliable vehicle.

Ability and willingness to travel within the service region is also required.

About You:

Applicants should have proven ability to engage children, young people, and families, empowering them to set and achieve positive life goals.

Strong experience working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver seamless service provision tailored to individual needs is also desired.

Candidates should be skilled in supporting children/young people and families with complex needs, including mental health, housing, and behavioural challenges.

Effective advocates for children/young people, ensuring access to appropriate, effective services aligned with their desired outcomes are also preferred.

Demonstrated ability to work within a child-focused, whole-of-family approach is essential.

Candidates should be knowledgeable in relevant legislation and capable of administering and interpreting child/young person risk assessments.

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