Child Protection Specialist

3 weeks ago

Hervey Bay, Australia Churches of Christ Full time

Job Overview: Churches of Christ is seeking a Child Protection Specialist to join their team in Hervey Bay, QLD. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity that offers a range of benefits and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

About the Role:

  • The Child Protection Specialist will be responsible for delivering high-quality advice and support to children, young people, foster and kinship carers, families, and staff.
  • This includes planning, developing, facilitating, and evaluating educational/therapeutic programs, ensuring compliance with legislation and frameworks.
  • The successful candidate will also facilitate intake processes, assess and support individual needs, and refer to targeted services for ongoing support.
  • They will create comprehensive assessments and reports on carers and young people, manage the care approval process, and coordinate case management.
  • Additionally, they will provide in-home and flexible support services, including after-hours and on-call support, build professional relationships, and engage with stakeholders and the community.
  • The ideal candidate will have a qualification in social work, psychology, social sciences, or equivalent, with over 5 years of relevant experience.
  • They will have knowledge of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks, sound understanding of child development and trauma theory, and proven ability to complete care assessments.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary, estimated at around $65,000 - $80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Five weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more.
  • Discounts through our large network of retail partners.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

About Us: Churches of Christ is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1930. We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse organisations, providing care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. Our values include Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship, and Safety.

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