It takes a special person to step out and be that difference and the rewards are many, not just seeing amazing outcomes but seeing how you played a major part in it.

Are you keen to be part of a passionate & professional team working together using evidence- based models to change lives? Come join our team as a Family Practitioner and keep families together The Family Practitioner - Functional Family Therapy - Child Wellbeing (FFT - CW) is a role within OzChild to strengthen the benefit of services to children, young people and their families in specified areas utilising an evidence informed program. FFT-CW® is designed to improve family dynamics and functioning, strengthen communication and supportiveness while decreasing intense negativity and dysfunctional patterns of behaviour impacting on children and young people's safety, wellbeing and stability.

The evidence informed program has been developed to support families, with children from birth to 17 years, in the home who are at risk of abuse and neglect and or being placed in out of home care . This service provides families with structured training, implementation of problem-solving strategies, support to identify community-based resources and the review of outcomes.

The program is facilitated by experienced and suitably qualified therapists who help identify strengths and challenges within the family behaviours, developing effective strategies for changing them within the family system To be successful in this role OzChild will provide the highest standard of comprehensive training in this evidence-based model to the successful candidate and ongoing intensive support.

Be a part of that change, the journey and set the family up for success.





What a successful candidate looks likeBachelor qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Family Therapy or Psychology or relevant discipline

· Previous experience in a therapeutic environment ideally utilising recognised therapy practices such as CBT

· Knowledge and experience working within the out of home care sector would be highly regarded

· Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships and rapport with families and young people & your team

· In depth knowledge and understanding of the principles and challenges of supporting vulnerable families, understanding of the broad range of issues impacting on the community services sector

· Intermediate computer skills, including the MS Office suite

· Must have a driver’s license and car, with comprehensive insurance

OzChild offers:

Full time permanent role

- SCHADS 5-6 depending on experience $100,776.00 - $ 110,102,72 plus super
- Evidence informed training and professional development journey
- The opportunity to work directly with families
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $ 2650 meals and entertainment
- A laptop and phone (tools of the trade)
- A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
- Ex-gratia days at Christmas and Easter





How to apply:You can apply for the role today by clicking the APPLY NOW button above. Please include in your application a resume with a cover letter, and your motivation for applying For enquiries about the role contact Liz Abdilla / Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on [0499 655 939](tel:0499 655 939) or email [email protected] Position Description available upon request

All applicants will be required to undertake a National police check/ International if applicable and all relevant safety screening for NSW

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.

OzChild is committed to providing a recruitment process which embeds the values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, and commit to making reasonable adjustments where necessary to ensure all individuals have equal opportunity to fully participate in the process. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of diverse gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural and religious backgrounds to apply.

**OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are protected and feel safe.**

Interviews will be commencing immediately so do not delay your application!

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