About the Role
As the Children Specialist Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting children, young people, and parents through effective case management and parenting support. You will advocate for their rights and well-being across emotional, physical, social, educational, developmental, and cultural needs, ensuring their voices guide our services and programs.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through community engagement, collaboration, and the development of positive, empowering relationships with families and service providers. This is a Max term, part-time (30.4 hours a week) position based in Southern Tasmania. Salary is in accordance with SCHADS Social and Community Services Lvl 6.
How you will make an impact
- Provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate case management to children and young people, particularly those affected by family violence.
- Deliver strengths-based parenting support focused on fostering healthy parent-child relationships.
- Work collaboratively with schools, local agencies, and community stakeholders to identify service gaps and implement child-focused community initiatives.
- Assess the impact of violence on children and young people, and support their recovery through tailored, therapeutic interventions.
- Advocate for child and family needs in line with trauma-informed practice principles and the values of the Family Violence Stream.
What you will bring
- Degree qualification in Social Work, Early Childhood, Counselling, Welfare, Community Development, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience working with children and families affected by family and domestic violence.
- Experience delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive support services.
- Robust interpersonal skills and ability to engage with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and/or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.
- High-level organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in record-keeping and Microsoft Office.
- Valid Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and a current 'C' Class Driver's License (TAS)
About us
The Salvation Army (Salvos) is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.
What we offer
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
- Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
- Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
- Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.
Ready to Apply?
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience in the sector and your commitment to working with women and children impacted.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child-facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
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📌 Children's Specialist Practitioner
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Hobart