Child & Family Practitioner

Our Early Years Centres are community hubs offering child health services, family support and early childhood education whilst focusing on early intervention and prevention to ultimately empower children and families.Your new role:This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with families in a universal and targeted program delivery setting to provide support to families to ensure their children are given the best opportunity to reach their potential.As a Child and Family Practitioner, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including Child Health Nurses, Speech Pathologist, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Educators providing wrap around early intervention services.Terms: Casual Position based in our Cairns Early Years Centre. This position will be an entry level position and would be suitable for new university graduates or those looking to extend on their experience.Some of our benefits:We support you to work flexiblyWe set you up for success with a buddy, structured orientation & mobile toolsWe celebrate the best life moments; the small acts that make a difference within our teams and with our clientsWhat you need to succeed?As a qualified Social Worker, Psychologist or Human Services professional, you will haveA clear understanding of child development and psychosocial factors which impact on a person’s ability to parent successfullyAn understanding of child protection concerns and some experience supporting families to address child protection concerns.Capacity to engage with people from all walks of life including the local Aboriginal communityHigh level of professional accountability and integrity and a belief that every parent has potentialA relevant degree qualification and current driver’s licenseCall Cassy Bishop 07 4034 6800 to discuss the role in more detail. Closing date 5 February 2019 Position Description 40 AUD Australia - QLD Cairns & Far North Cairns