Intensive Family Support Practitioner at Mission Australia

Caboolture, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engaging Resistant Clients, Case Management, Therapeutic Interventions, Crisis Management, Risk Assessment, Trauma-Informed Approaches, Strengths-Based Approaches, Partnership Building, Reporting, Administration, Communication, Negotiation, Influencing Abilities, Ethical Standards, Early Intervention, Prevention Strategies

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Permanent | Full Time Salary: $90K + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Location: Moreton Bay QLD 4508 Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose. Your Opportunity Are you passionate about empowering families and driving sustainable change? Join our welcoming team in Moreton Bay as an Intensive Family Support Practitioner, where your expertise in supporting families with high and complex needs will be valued and embraced. You’ll play a key role in helping families reduce their interaction with the statutory child protection system through early intervention and prevention strategies. This service supports families with children aged 0–18 who are at risk of entering Child Safety Services, aiming to improve the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children. Key Responsibilities Engage with families to develop tailored plans for long-term positive outcomes. Use creative strategies to engage resistant clients at risk. Build strong partnerships with other services to support client engagement. Deliver case management including reviews, reporting, and administration. Provide therapeutic interventions aligned with case plans. Support clients in transitioning out of the service. Requirements for Success Degree or qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related field. Experience in child protection, youth work, or out-of-home care. Strong crisis management and risk assessment skills. Ability to build rapport and work respectfully with diverse families. Skilled in planning and delivering intervention strategies. Case management experience using trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches. Strong administrative and documentation skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities. Commitment to professional boundaries, integrity, and ethical standards. Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. Your benefits Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay) Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support Volunteering opportunities Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off Our culture Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. How to apply Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today! As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application. Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you. Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we’ve been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration. We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services. Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Mission Australia believes a person’s circumstances shouldn’t define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. That’s why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves. Learn more about Mission Australia and our purpose.

Responsibilities

The practitioner will engage with families to develop tailored plans for long-term positive outcomes and use creative strategies to engage resistant clients at risk. Key duties include delivering case management, providing therapeutic interventions aligned with case plans, and building strong partnerships with other services.