At The Benevolent Society, we believe in a world where everyone can live their best life.Our Family and Child Connect team have an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to join our team covering the Logan catchment, with our office located in Loganholme.The role will provide quality service delivery to children, young people, families and the community within the Family and Child Connect service, through assessment, information and advice, recommendations and referrals to appropriate support services. You will engage with referrers and families, complete initial assessments and support at risk families to access appropriate supports to improve family functioning, child safety and wellbeing. This opportunity is for you if you want to: Provide resilience-based, culturally appropriate support so families and children can live their best lifeEnjoy great flexibility including a monthly accrued day off and $15,900 tax free salary packaging optionBased in Loganholme and working remotely from homeTools and equipment to work remotely1 x Full time contract position til the end of March 2021About you:You will have a relevant tertiary qualification, experience working with families and:Demonstrated capacity to build rapport with families in a short time frameCapacity to engage with people from all walks of life including the local Aboriginal communityExperience identifying and addressing child protection concernsHolistic strengths based approach to achieve lasting changeHigh level of professional accountability and integrity and a belief that every parent has potentialHigh level written and verbal communication skillsCurrent driver’s license (pool cars are available so you don’t need to use your own vehicle)For queries call Katharine McLean on 0428 552 129 or email katharine.mclean@benevolent.org.au Closing date is 13th September 2020.Position Profile available on our websiteOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You will be required to consent to criminal history checks and where relevant to the role, working with children checks as part of our recruitment process. To learn more about our privacy policy please click here.Blue Card's "No Card, No Start" policy comes into effect from 31 August, 2020. Is your Blue Card current? 35AUDAustralia - QLDBrisbaneSouthern Suburbs & LoganLoganholme4129
