Organisation : Kids First
Location : Melbourne (Heidelberg)
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Community Services, Healthcare & Medical, Social & Support Work
Sector : Children, Community Support Services, Families, Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 19 Dec, 2021
About the role
You care for families. We’ll care for you.
- Join a collaborative and outcomes-focused culture that has a legacy of more than 120 years of
community service - Take home an attractive salary with the option to salary package to increase take-home pay
- Have access to flexible work options and our staff wellbeing program
- Flexible start dates
If you are looking for the next step in your career in a flexible role you can make your own, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for
Welcome to Kids First Australia. With a proud history and a progressive mindset, Kids First is a leading provider of educational, family, and support services for children and families in Melbourne. We are at the forefront of responding to community needs and strengthening families so that children can thrive and this is where you come in!
About you
You are a recovery-focussed, enthusiastic, and experienced Mental Health Counsellor (Psychologist, or Social Worker ) with extensive experience in delivering therapeutic services to young people who have
been a victim of sexual abuse or who are displaying harmful sexual behaviour.
About the role
We present you with a unique opportunity to take your skills and experience to the frontlines in our highly regarded Sexual Abuse Counselling and Prevention Program (SACPP). The primary purpose of
the Clinical Practitioner is to provide specialist therapeutic services to children and young people up to age 18.
Your main focus will be to provide counselling and advocacy to these individuals and their families as well as the systems that support them.
You’ll be an active participant in both individual and group supervision and reflective practice, and you will be fundamental to the development and delivery of training packages in order to support, inform and educate those working with the effects of sexual abuse, and harmful
sexual behaviours.
What you will need
Drawing upon your tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, counseling or, child and family welfare (or a related discipline), paired with your experience working collaboratively with the systems that support children and young people, will be highly regarded in this role.
Ideally, you will have a good understanding or willingness to learn about Aboriginal culture, values, and protocols to work in a culturally informed and respectful manner.
Why Kids’ First?
As a member of the Kids First team, you will be supported every step of the way. This is a fixed-term (until September 2022) position. In that time, we will do everything we can to help you develop to your full potential. You will be nurtured in your career with professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR).
On top of that, you’ll have access to flexible work options and our staff wellbeing program, as well as an attractive salary with the option to salary package to increase take-home pay.
However, what will entice you most is not the perks of the role – your ultimate reward will come from knowing you’ve made a real, tangible, and positive impact to those in need.
So don’t delay. Make a difference. Apply now!
About the organisation
Kids First is a proudly independent child and family services provider and early education specialist. A purpose driven organisation, our vision is for all children and young people to thrive in resilient, strong and safe families and communities.
How to apply
To apply for this job go to:
https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Careers & enter ref code: 5749363, or "Apply Now"
And if you have any enquiries, please reach out to:
KarlaDubaniewicz, Clinical Practice Leader on 0467 570 076.
Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First
welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation,
religious affiliation, and physical ability. Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia, evidence of a COVID-19 vaccination and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).
Please quote in application: Clinical Practitioner (SACPP) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Support_Services, #Families, #Mental_Health
