Support Practitioner - Mackay

- Full time, Award covered, $44-47/hr casual plus allowances.
- Relocation Assistance: Flights covered + relocation support.
- NFP Salary packaging up to $18,549 p.a., 5 weeks leave.

Support Practitioner - Mackay

- Full time, Award covered, $44-47/hr casual plus allowances.
- Relocation Assistance: Flights covered + relocation support.
- NFP Salary packaging up to $18,549 p.a., 5 weeks leave.

Relocate to Mackay with assistance for flights and relocation support.

Support Practitioner

- Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, foster and kinship carers and families?
- Do you have experience conducting assessments, providing crisis support, and developing care plans to transform lives across Queensland... read on!

This is a current opportunity for an experienced Support Practitioner to join our Children, Youth & Families team in Mackay area.

If you are open to relocating to Mackay, the team are happy to discuss relocation and flight assistance.

Why Mackay

The Mackay region offers a relaxed tropical lifestyle with direct access to the Whitsundays, the Great Barrier Reef, and pristine rainforests. Living in Mackay you will escape the high cost of living in major metropolitan areas and be able to embrace outdoor pursuits like camping and fishing.

What You'll Do

- Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of children, young people, and families to identify strengths, needs, and risks.
- Individualised Care Planning:



Develop and implement tailored care plans in collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
- Crisis Intervention: Provide timely support during crises to ensure safety and stability.
- Advocacy: Advocate for clients to access necessary resources and services.
- Skill Development: Facilitate evidence-based parenting programs and workshops.
- Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external agencies to coordinate care.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with organisational standards.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Ensure services are culturally safe and inclusive, respecting the diverse backgrounds of clients.

What You'll Need

- Qualifications: Degree in social work, psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: Demonstrated experience in child protection, family support, or community services.
- Knowledge: Understanding of child protection legislation and out-of-home care frameworks.
- Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Cultural Competence: Ability to work effectively with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Essential:

- Possess a National Police Check,
- Working with Children (Blue Card),
- Licensed Care Service (Child Protection) or the ability to acquire.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage.

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📌 Support Practitioner - Mackay (Toowoomba Regional)
🏢 Churches Of Christ
📍 Toowoomba Regional