Location219 Deception Bay Road,Deception Bay, QLD, 4508,Australia Employee TypeMax Term Full time

Contact information Contact NameKerry Smith Contact Phone0732147*** Contact ****@yourtown.com

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is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

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Mind 4 Kids Program provides psychological therapies and psychosocial supports for children aged to 11 years with moderate mental health issues, to improve their health, resilience and wellbeing.

The Child and Family Support Worker provides psychosocial support to families of children aged 0 – 12 years experiencing mental health challenges and associated reduced psychosocial functioning. You will assist them to build capacity and stability that aims to improve individual and family safety and enhance wellbeing and life prospects.

In this maximum term contract role (March 2027) role, you'll work closely with parents to help build their confidence, strengthen parenting skills, and deepen their understanding of their child’s mental health. By supporting families in this way, you'll play a key part in creating lasting, positive change in the lives of children and their caregivers.

Your role will include:





undertake needs assessments and develop and manage collaborative case plans

provide individual supports to care givers and children to support problem solving; social skills; peer and family connections; and practical assistance

engage families in outreach activities in the home and in the community

ensure families are provide with support to develop life skills; build confidence and capacity and engage with relevant services

provide psycho-educational groups and information sessions

This position is a maximum term parental leave contract, subject to ongoing funding.

what we are looking for You will be comfortable and skilled in working with primary school aged children through a cooperative approach with families.

You will bring:

passion, commitment and belief in young people

diploma level qualifications in Child Development, Human Services or similar

minimum of 3 years’ experience working with families with complex needs and vulnerability

experience in leading, developing and facilitating individual and group interventions

ability to communicate with and engage children and their families and ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders

unrestricted drivers licence

your benefits When you join

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you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive,



and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation.

We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay

regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision

ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements

opportunities for internal and external professional development

free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules

a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing

yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps

access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family

access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations

an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

Contact: Kerry Smith | Talent Acquisition Specialist | ***@yourtown.com.au

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is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

The yourtown Workplace Immunisation Policy requires team members in this position to be immunised against the following vaccine-preventable diseases: Hepatitis A, Chicken

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