Child & Family Support Specialist

3 days ago

Australia Churches Of Christ Full time

**Child & Family Support Specialist**

**Churches of Christ, Children, Youth and Families - Arana Hills**

**Permanent, full-time Opportunity**

**The Salary range is $51 to $53 per hour. Hourly rate based on experience.**

**Employee Benefits**:
As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

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By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

- Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
- Additional Paid Day Off (PDO)/ fortnight;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- A work culture that values you.
- Discounts through our large network of retail partners including: JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Bupa Health, plus many more.

**About the Role**

As a **Child & Family Support Specialist**, you'll provide high-quality, complex support to children, young people, carers, and families. You'll be a key part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering therapeutic programs, conducting assessments, and guiding case planning to ensure the best outcomes for those in care.

This is a dynamic, people-focused role ideal for someone with strong clinical insight, cultural sensitivity, and a passion for making a lasting impact.

**What You'll Do**
- Deliver therapeutic and educational programs tailored to individual needs
- Conduct assessments and develop support plans for children, youth, and carers
- Facilitate intake processes and coordinate case management
- Provide in-home and flexible support, including after-hours on-call services
- Support staff through training, mentoring, and professional development
- Build strong partnerships with community stakeholders and services
- Promote culturally safe practices, especially for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

**What We're Looking For**

**Essential**:

- Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years' experience in child protection or out-of-home care
- Strong understanding of trauma, child development, and family systems
- Experience working with complex needs and diverse communities
- Current driver's licence and ability to obtain relevant **checks (Blue Card, LCS, Police Check)**

**Desirable**:

- Knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999 and Domestic & Family Violence Protection Act 2012
- Experience in service quality improvement and policy development

**Why Join Us?**
- Be part of a mission-driven organisation with a strong community legacy
- Access to professional development and career progression pathways
- Supportive, values-based team culture
- Make a real difference in the lives of children and families

**About Us**

We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.
- Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: _**_Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety._**

**Applications will be assessed as received.

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