Churches of Christ, Children, Youth and Families: Mackay, QLD
Permanent, Full-time Opportunity
The salary range for this position is currently $44 to $47 per hour. Hourly rate based on experience.
As part of our Counselling Intervention Support team, you will provide high-level care and support to children, young people, foster & kinship carers, and families, helping to create safe, nurturing environments where individuals can thrive.
Key Responsibilities Of The Role
* Manage intake, screening, and placement processes for children and young people with foster and kinship carers.
* Apply assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic approaches to support clients and escalate concerns as needed.
* Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to individual needs.
* Deliver evidence-based parenting programs and collaborate with community partners to strengthen support networks.
* Recruit, assess, and support foster and kinship carers, including facilitating approval processes.
* Coordinate case management and planning, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
* Provide flexible in-home support, including after-hours and on-call services as required.
* Work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to deliver culturally safe and inclusive services.
To be suitable for the role, you will have the following:
* Relevant qualification in social work, psychology, social sciences, or community services (minimum Certificate III), or equivalent experience.
* Strong understanding of child protection, out-of-home care frameworks, and relevant legislation.
* Experience conducting care assessments and applying trauma-informed approaches.
* Awareness of challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and commitment to culturally safe practice.
* Sound knowledge of child development and therapeutic frameworks.
* Current driver's licence (P2 minimum).
* Possess or the ability to obtain a National Police Check, Blue Card (Working with Children) and a Licensed Care Services (LCS).
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of : Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.
Employee Benefits
As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits. To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.
Benefits
By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:
* Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
* Employee Assistance Program;
* Additional benefit, enjoy Personal day off (PDO)
* A work culture that values you.
* Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Bupa Health, Plus many more.
About Us
We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Visit to learn more about us. Please click the Apply Button. For further inquiries, contact Celina on 0475 080 113 .
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.