Child And Family Practitioner

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CRCS is always looking for extraordinary people who want to share their knowledge and experience to contribute to achieving our vision of an inclusive and connected community.

Job Category:
Community Services and Development

Be part of developing an exciting and innovative integrated service for children and families. Join our team as a dedicated and compassionate Child and Family Practitioner, making a positive impact on the lives of children aged 0-5 and their families

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Integrated Child and Family Services, you will be part of a team developing and implementing an integrated child and family service. This exciting and innovative new service will work with children, parents, caregivers, and early education services in nurturing, supporting, and raising healthy, vibrant, and happy children and young people.

The services provided include parent/carer education, support groups, early education support, targeted interventions for families and children, evidence-based therapeutic programs, and supported/targeted playgroups. To further enhance the support we provide for families, we are implementing an integrated child and family service adjunct to our Early Education and Care Centres. The aim is to provide families with easier access to the support and services that parents/carers need to raise children safely, securely and with opportunity to achieve their full potential. The role involves working in various settings, such as early education centres, community, and family homes, and requires the ability to work with participants presenting different needs.

Required qualifications include:

• tertiary education in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• certifications in psychoeducation and therapeutic programs, and/or knowledge of Attachment Theory, Trauma-Informed Practice, Neurobehavioral development, and Play Therapy would be highly advantageous
• demonstrated experience working with vulnerable parents and families, knowledge of trauma informed care, mental health and socioemotional development, proficiency in group program facilitation, and effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• current First Aid Certificate, current Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) and/or a Working with Children Check (NSW)
• willing and able to undertakes a National Criminal History Clearance prior to commencement.

Desired Skills and Experience

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

• Discounted early education and care within one of our amazing centres
• 15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase your take home pay!)
• Up to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Commitment to supporting your professional development.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. These include, but are not limited to:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• LGBTIQ+
• Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Carers
• People with lived experience of disability

The Organisation

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self-determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS's capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

To apply

Please click the apply button and submit your resume and a one page cover letter detailing why you are the right candidate we are looking for. We would love to hear from you!

For any queries or if you would like a copy of the full position description please contact Naomi Merritt at email.