Care Specialist for Children and Families

3 days ago


Mackay, Queensland, Australia Churches of Christ Full time

Company Overview
Churches of Christ is a leading not-for-profit organization providing care and support services to vulnerable individuals in Queensland. With over 200 services across 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives annually.

Salary
$85,000 - $95,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Care Specialist to join our team in Mackay QLD. As a key member of our child and family services team, you will provide carer recruitment, training, and assessments, as well as deliver information sessions and pre-service training for prospective carers.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide therapeutic and practical support services to children, young people, carers, and families
- Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes

Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Degree qualification in social work, psychology, or a related discipline
- Minimum two years' experience in the provision of care services to children and families in statutory care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish rapport with diverse stakeholders

Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Five weeks' annual leave and additional personal days off (PDO)
- Salary packaging benefits
- Access to employee assistance program
- Discounts through retail partners

Others:
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our organization values diversity and inclusion, and we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.



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