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About the Organisation:
  
Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation dedicated to providing services to the entire community, irrespective of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability. With a workforce of over 3,000 employees and volunteers, Centacare operates in more than 200 locations, supporting tens of thousands of people each year across various Directorates.

About The Role:

Centacare Family Relationship Centre (FRC) is seeking a permanent full time Practitioner to join the team. The position is based in our Fortitude Valley office.

Key Duties:

• Provide intake, assessment, referral and case management with couples, families, individuals; 
• Conduct appropriate screening processes to assess client need and especially to identify issues of risk or harm and implement supportive strategies;
• Facilitate Pre Mediation Information Group sessions and refer for Child Consultancy;
• Refer clients to other relevant services and community supports.

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioral Sciences from a recognised tertiary institution. Eligibility for membership of APS, AASW, or similar recognised professional association.
• Current knowledge of legislation relating to domestic violence, child protection and family law.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in the principles and practices of intake and assessment, case management and referral pathways including screening for risk in the areas of child protection, domestic and family violence, suicide.
• Demonstrated substantial knowledge and experience in working with complex family systems.
• High acrimony, family distress and trauma, mental health, drug and alcohol and family law issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience in the delivery of group psycho-educational programs.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills for a role of this nature. 
• A high degree of professionalism and integrity in working with clients, colleagues, management, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a member of a professional team and to work flexibly and cooperatively with Centacare FRC teams.
• Well-developed written work including report writing, case notes, data collection, data entry along with well-developed computer literacy skills.
• Ability to work within the ethos of the Catholic Church which includes the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

Essential Requirements:

• Current Blue Card or eligibility to apply.
• Current driver’s license.
• Current Australian Federal Police Criminal History Check or ability to pass one.
• Agree to sign a statutory declaration stating that you have no overseas criminal offences;
• Valid working rights in Australia.

Why Work for Us?
At Centacare FRC, we offer a competitive remuneration on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award Level 5. Salary packaging options are available to increase your take home pay by up to $15,900.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should click APPLY and submit a cover letter addressing the skills, experience, and essential criteria, along with their current resume. For further inquiries about the position, please contact Matt Horsfall at matthew.horsfall@bne.centacare.net.au 
  
Please note shortlisting and interviews will commence as applications are received. 

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.

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