Kummara

Association Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Family Intervention Service
Social Worker / Psychologist
Kummara Family Intervention Service
West End
Kummara Association Incorporated

Ref No: KAI/FIS200705

LOCATION: West End (Job share and flexible hours available)

CLASSIFICATION: FT/PT Negotiable commensurate with experience and qualifications

Please refer to contact person Gerald Featherstone, on (07) 38465654 regarding: Selection process, shortlisting, interviews, feedback and all general enquiries.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The purpose of this position is to provide Therapeutic Family Counselling and Support Services for families of children and young people under 18 years

DUTIES

1.  Provide approved Family intervention services in accordance with service plans for families with complex needs.

2.  Provide direct clinical services including assessment, planning and delivery within the context of an interdisciplinary environment, maintaining an awareness of community and organisational objectives.

3.  Provide clinical service delivery that is in accordance with evidence based practice, best practice and effective risk management.

4.  Monitor and evaluate outcomes of clinical services within the context of an interdisciplinary environment.

5.  Maintain an environment which adheres to OH&S, monitoring and reporting on non-adherence.

6.  Work towards initiating and conducting practice based research in accordance with organisational objectives.

7.  Contribute to the professional development of the service, including presenting to, mentoring, coaching and sharing knowledge with others.

8.  To comply with the requirements of workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination practices and behaviour in the work environment.

9.  Attend Family meetings as organised by the Department of Child Safety

MANDATORY

·  The duties of this position involves working alongside children and families. Accordingly it is a requirement that employees be in the possession of Working with Children Blue Card. Employees that are unable to successfully obtain the Blue Card will not be able to be employed

·  This position requires the incumbent to operate a 'C' class motor vehicle, and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty

·  Possession of a degree in Social Work / Psychology from an accredited tertiary facility and eligible for membership to the AASW or professional registration as required by discipline

SELECTION CRITERIA

1.  Demonstrated skills in assessment, counselling and case management skills and the ability to address individual and group issues in complex environments.

2.  Demonstrated skills in Family Intervention and support services including skills in need assessment, planning, priority setting, negotiation, service development and evaluation.

3.  Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution and the ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

4.  Demonstrated ability to coordinate, design and deliver appropriate group support/education programs in response to identified individual and family case plans relevant to Family Intervention and parenting activities.

ADDITIONAL FACTORS

·  Kummara Association is an equal opportunity employer. People from non-English speaking backgrounds, people with a disability, Women and Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

·  The Code of Conduct outlines Kummara Association's expectations in relation to employees’ behaviour and communication. Successful applicants will be expected to familiarise themselves with the Code of Conduct and to comply with its content.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications should quote the Job Advertisement Reference number and submitted through one of the following options You are only required to send one (1) application with an Expression of Interest cover letter and a copy of your CV.

  1. Email:

2.  Post: Attention Applications Officer – KAI FIS (marked "Private and Confidential")

PO Box 5465

West End Qld 4004

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