Practice Specialist

**Who We Are?**

CareSouth’s values of respect, compassion, integrity, accountability, and inclusion are evident in the work our staff do every day. We are a local, community-based organisation with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference every day. Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, adults, and communities. We are in the business of helping people thrive.

**About the Role**

CareSouth is committed to responding to community and sector needs. To best support those we work with and build our staffs knowledge and development, CareSouth is seeking an experienced Practice Specialist to join the Practice Improvement and Quality team in a full time, permanent capacity.

The Practice Specialist will offer Caseworkers ‘on-the-ground’ support and professional guidance and development that promotes CareSouth’s Values in all aspects of support with children, young people, families, people with disability and community partners. As a Practice Specialist you will work alongside casework teams to promote good practice and support continuous improvement in service delivery that is in line with CareSouth values.

**A typical day in this role could include**:

- Writing and/or delivering expert practice content
- Coaching, mentoring and modelling
- Complex case review and reporting
- Practice plan development and implementation
- Ensure practitioners are skilled in delivering service that is in line with relevant legislation and standards

**The successful applicant will have**:

- Degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant field.
- Demonstrated experience (at least 3 years) working in disabilities, early intervention and prevention/child protection, Out of Home Care or child and family-based services contexts.
- Exceptional interpersonal, facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
- Outgoing and engaging personality and the ability to attract buy in from diverse audiences internally and externally.
- Experience in coaching practitioners in a child and family context. Ability to work autonomously and as a part of a high performing team.
- Demonstrated experience in reviewing practice and / or auditing and the ability to provide kind and specific feedback that inspires improved practice
- Proven ability to develop resources and facilitate workshops.
- Experience in identifying practice gaps and designing and implementing practice uplift strategies
- Experience in coaching and influencing without having, or using, decision making delegation
- Proven experience using client information systems, data systems and technology and proven ability to learn new programs and technology
- Current driver’s license.
- Willingness to undertake travel between CareSouth offices on a regular basis.
- Understanding and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health and Safety, Cultural issues and the NSW Child Protection system.
- Willing to undergo a National Police Clearance and obtain a (NSW) Working with Children Check clearance number and/or (ACT) Working with Vulnerable People Card.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability.

**Do you want to be a part of something great?**

CareSouth staff are the reason our organisation is great. We are constantly striving to be an organisation with values and goals you are proud of. We warmly welcome everyone, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity, and believe that a diverse workforce is the reason we can delivering a high standard of care to our children, young people and the families we work with every day.

We are here to help you bring your best self to work, so you can take your best self home

As an addition to your salary, CareSouth offers:

- A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined.
- 24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work.
- Concessional leave, to be taken over the Christmas period.
- Salary packaging entitlements up to $15,900.
- Free, confidential, and independent Employee Assistance Program (inc. free access to physical, mental, financial online supports).
- Tailored professional development pathways.
- 24/7 access to our online eLearning system.
- CareSouth warmly welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination._

**Enquiries to**: Manager Practice Improvement and Quality, Dr Kylie Evans-Locke 1300 554 260

**Attachments**:

- F-PC-137 - Position Description - Practice Specialist.pdf