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Support Specialist 07/01/2025 Bundamba QLD, Australia

Salary: 80.00 -  100.00
Posted: 11-01-2025
Category: Customer Service
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Job Description

Support Specialist – Families & Youth Are you passionate about creating meaningful change in the lives of children, young people, and families? Join Churches of Christ, one of Australia’s largest and most impactful community organizations in our Children, Youth, and Families group. West Moreton and South West Region - Bundamba Permanent, Full-time Opportunity About the Role As a Support Specialist , you will play a vital role in delivering expert advice and tailored support to children, young people, families, foster and kinship carers, and staff. Your work will be integral to our mission of providing high-quality, culturally inclusive services. From assessing and planning individual needs to facilitating educational programs and collaborating with key stakeholders, your impact will resonate across communities. Key Responsibilities: Developing and evaluating educational and therapeutic programs. Providing direct support, case management, and after-hours assistance as needed. Collaborating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities to deliver culturally safe and sustainable outcomes. Guiding and training staff to enhance professional development and service delivery. Building strong networks with community partners and stakeholders. What We’re Looking For Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, or related discipline (or 5+ years of equivalent experience). Applied knowledge of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks, including knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999. Demonstrated ability in assessment, planning, and supporting children and families with complex needs. Two years’ experience working with children, youth and families in statutory care, ideally within a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in culturally inclusive practices with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. Current driver’s license and ability to acquire a National Police Check, Working with Children (Blue Card), Licensed Care Service (Child Protection). Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety. Be the Change and Apply Take the next step in your career with a role that combines professional challenge and personal fulfillment. Help us create a future where all children and families thrive. Apply today, click the button below and become part of a legacy of care and compassion. For further information, please contact Kate Pearce on 07 3810 5700. We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. Applications will be assessed as they are received. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Details

Salary: 80.00 -  100.00
Posted: 11-01-2025
Category: Customer Service

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