Family Support Specialist
An exciting opportunity exists to join our team as a Family Support Specialist. This is an excellent chance to work with families and children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect.
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering therapeutic case coordination services to families, caregivers, kids, and young people.
* This role is a full-time position until March 31, 2026.
* The successful candidate will be eligible for a Level 5 under the SCHCADS Award, with a salary range of $97,378 – $101,788 + Super.
Key Responsibilities:
* Use a trauma-informed approach to support children and their ecological networks to achieve better outcomes.
* Support thorough psycho-social assessments.
* Implement tailored evidence-informed interventions directly to children to cater to individual needs.
* Support reunification plans based on evidence-informed models.
* Provide psycho-education to carers and stakeholders.
Why Join Our Team?
* We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for our staff and clients.
* Our team is inclusive and values diversity.
* We offer above-award leave provisions, including additional parental, study, wellbeing, exam, and pet leave.
* Professional development opportunities are available through our annual development fund and ongoing structured support.
* Employee Assistance Program includes 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals.
* Salary packaging options are available to increase your take-home pay.
Requirements:
* Tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (social work, human services, allied health, psychology).
* At least three years' experience working with children, young people, and their families impacted by trauma, abuse, or neglect, or more than five years' experience in similar roles.
* Demonstrated specialist skills in at least one of the following areas: trauma, attachment, social-emotional development, drug and alcohol, mental health, family and domestic violence, child development, or disabilities.