Intensive Family Engagement Specialist - Intensive Family Engagement Service - 988937

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services Award - Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement No.1 of 2022 - Allied Health Skilled Level 3

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Provide consultation and advice to facilitate the delivery of the Intensive Family Engagement Service (IFES) program by non-government providers to meet the support needs of families and provide for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people during the service provision period.Utilising a Signs of Safety approach, work in partnership with families, service providers, relevant Agency staff and community support services to facilitate a process of continual service improvement that ensures that IFES provides a service that suits the needs of families.Coordinate the regional referrals of families to the IFES program and provide ongoing support to IFES service providers and families.

The Team

The Intensive Family Engagement Specialist role is part of the Family Preservation Team, which supports families to strengthen parenting capacity and address concerns impacting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. The team works collaboratively with families, service providers, Agency staff and community partners to connect families with appropriate supports and help children remain protected, supported and connected to their families wherever possible.

The Family Preservation Team is child-focused, collaborative and committed to reflective and solution-focused practice, with a strong focus on achieving meaningful and sustainable outcomes for children and families.

About the Role





As an Intensive Family Engagement Specialist, you will provide consultation and advice to facilitate the delivery of the Intensive Family Engagement Service (IFES) program by non-government providers, as well as supporting the coordination and connection of families to other services within broader Family Preservation programs. This will support families to access services that meet their needs and promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

In the role, you will utilise a Signs of Safety approach and work in partnership with families, service providers, relevant Agency staff and community support services to facilitate a process of continual service improvement that ensures IFES provides a service responsive to the needs of families. You will coordinate regional referrals to the IFES program and facilitate referrals and connections to other services within broader Family Preservation programs, helping to ensure families are connected with the service response most appropriate to their needs. You will also provide ongoing support and consultation to IFES service providers and families.

We are offering

- Ongoing chance with an ASAP start
- Full-time work, 76hours per fortnight
- Four (4) weeks accrued recreation leave + recreation leave loading + accrued sick/carers leave
- A career with purpose – Join a team dedicated to creating safer,



brighter futures for Tasmanian children, families and communities
- Professional Development Allowance per year, paid fortnightly on a pro-rata basis
- Join a supportive and connected workplace

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequentfull-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

A tertiary qualification approved by the relevant National Board, for example a Bachelor of Social Work, and eligibility for membership with the relevant National Board or professional association; or

An alternative tertiary qualification (AQF Level 7 Qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties, for example Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology, Bachelor of Youth Work, Bachelor of Psychological Science; or

An Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (AQF Level 5 or 6 Qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties, for example a Diploma in Community Services.

📌 Intensive Family Engagement Specialist (Tasmania)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Tasmania