Job Title: Senior Practitioner – Children & Young People
Location: Mount Isa, Queensland
Salary: $97,300 – $101,784 (SCHADS Level 5) + Super, 17.5% leave loading, and salary packaging options
Why Join Us?
- Purpose-Driven Impact: Support vulnerable children, young people, and families in North Queensland.
- Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development to strengthen your therapeutic skills.
- Generous Benefits: 5 weeks annual leave, birthday leave, and above-award entitlements.
About the Service:
The ROSA, Bridge, and RAIFS programs provide comprehensive support to at-risk children, young people, and families. The ROSA program delivers therapeutic services to children under statutory intervention, while the Bridge program offers early intervention through family education and practical support. RAIFS adds community development and counseling services, focusing on families at risk of breakdown. Together, these programs promote stability, safety, and resilience in vulnerable populations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Support & Case Management:
- Manage a small caseload of complex ROSA clients, offering trauma-informed counseling and behavioral support.
- Oversee the TIPS service, providing guidance for placements within the ROSA program.
- Leadership & Staff Mentorship:
- Mentor and support team members in case management, professional development, and trauma-informed practices.
- Assist with new staff induction, case planning, and skill development.
- Collaboration & Compliance:
- Partner with stakeholders to deliver holistic support for clients, ensuring cultural sensitivity.
- Assist the Program Manager with eligibility screening, intakes, reporting, and compliance requirements.
Benefits:
- SCHADS Level 5 salary with NFP salary packaging.
- 5 weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- Birthday leave and professional development opportunities.
Skills & Requirements:
- Qualifications: Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, with 3+ years of therapeutic experience with children and young people.
- Experience: Strong knowledge of trauma-informed and child development frameworks. Demonstrated ability of Leadership, guidance support and guidance to staff independently.
- Cultural Competency: Skilled in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Compliance: Current driver’s license, Working with Children Blue Card, and Disability Worker Screening.
How to Apply:
To apply, click APPLY, email your resume to emma.leck@evolvetalent.com.au, or contact Emma at 02 9044 9135 for a confidential discussion.
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