Child Welfare Specialist

2 weeks ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia beBeeCounsellor Full time $60,000 - $90,000
About this Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our team as a Grade 2 Counsellor/Advocate. This is a permanent role of up to 64 hours per fortnight, offering the opportunity to work with children and young people exhibiting harmful sexual behaviours.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing trauma-informed therapeutic treatment, contributing to the after-hours roster, and working collaboratively with the team to achieve high-quality care. To be successful in this role, you will require sound knowledge and experience in psychosocial assessments, communication skills, and the ability to advocate and work effectively across multiple settings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide trauma-informed therapeutic treatment to children and young people exhibiting harmful sexual behaviours
  • Contribute to the after-hours roster and ensure continuity of care
  • Work collaboratively with the team to achieve high-quality care and outcomes
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A Degree in Social Work, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in counselling, casework and/or case management
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively across the CASA target group, particularly children and young people, utilising trauma-informed treatment modalities
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and career growth, including:

  • Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
  • Salary packaging for living expenses
  • Access to discounted health club membership
Selection Criteria

We are committed to selecting the best candidate for this role. The selection criteria include:

  • Tell me what each of the following values mean to you and how you demonstrate each value at work? Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, Respect and Compassion

  • Child Welfare Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia beBeeManagement Full time $111,930 - $147,820

    Job Title: Child Protection Team ManagerAbout the Role:The Child Protection Team Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, stability, and development of children and young people. The position involves managing resources, budget, cases awaiting allocation, and small teams of practitioners.Key Responsibilities:Effective service deliveryManaging...

  • Expert Child Welfare Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia beBeeChildProtection Full time $90,000 - $135,000

    Role OverviewThis is a challenging position that requires high levels of expertise in child protection, risk assessment, and case management.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats and develop effective mitigation strategies.Collaborate with other services to formulate meaningful case plans that prioritize the...

  • Child Advocate Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia beBeeChildFocused Full time $55,000 - $70,000

    **Job Opportunity:** Family Services PractitionerThis is a 60-hour-per-fortnight continuing position that requires the incumbent to engage with children, young people and parents/caregivers in a child-focused, empowering and meaningful way.The objective of this role is to promote strong families with children who are safe, healthy, resilient and thriving;...

  • Family Preservation and Reunification Specialist

    1 week ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia beBeeSpecialist Full time $80,000 - $100,000

    Family Preservation and Reunification SpecialistYou will be working closely with families and children in need of support, utilizing a care team approach to deliver a rapid, culturally safe, flexible and intensive service.The position requires a professional qualification in Social Work or Welfare and at least 2 years' experience working within the Child...

  • Advanced Child Protection Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia beBeeChildProtection Full time $101,745 - $145,116

    Job Title: Advanced Child Protection SpecialistThe Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advanced Child Protection Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert case advice and leadership, supporting and developing child protection practitioners in the integration of theory and practice.Key...

  • Child Family Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia beBeeFamilyServices Full time $60,000 - $96,000

    About the RoleCatholicCare Victoria is committed to building thriving communities through disrupting the cycle of disadvantage.The Family Services program aims to promote strong families with children who are safe, healthy, resilient and thriving; and parents and caregivers who are supported to create safe and nurturing home environments.Along this continuum...

  • Healthcare Professionals

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia beBeeMaternal Full time $90,000 - $130,000

    **Maternal and Child Health Service Providers Wanted**">This is a unique opportunity to provide flexible, family-focused services to maximise the health potential of all children from birth to 6 years of age and their families.The role ensures high-quality evidence-based practice with a focus on strengthening parenting capacity and empowering families to...

  • Advanced Child Protection Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing Full time

    Role purposeThe Advanced Child Protection Practitioner receives and assesses reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. They undertake investigations and develop plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives...

  • Maternal And Child Health Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Ballarat City Council Full time

    Maternal and Child Health Nurse - Casual Relievers Base hourly rate is $54.53 - $60.09 (Level 1-4) plus 25% casual loading, allowances and super Flexibility to work across six integrated MCH sites The Role : Casual MCH roles are required in the Universal MCH program to provide flexible, family-focused service to maximise the health potential of all children...

  • Protective Care Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Ballarat, Victoria, Australia beBeeReunification Full time $96,000 - $108,000

    Job Opportunity: Family Preservation and Reunification SpecialistCatholicCare Victoria is dedicated to fostering resilient communities by disrupting the cycle of disadvantage. Our family services program receives funding from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing to deliver essential services to families and children in need.We are seeking a...