Job description
- Full time position till 30/6/2024, may be extended subject to further funding.
- First Nations People, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability, people of colour, public housing residents or people with a lived experience are encouraged to apply.
- DS is committed to child safety and strictly adheres to the Reportable Conduct Scheme for organisations. The safeguarding and wellbeing of our clients is our core focus. All staff must undergo thorough recruitment process including screening and providing evidence of current Working With Children Check and National Police Check.
About Us
Drummond Street Services (DS) is a not-for-profit agency that provides family services, mental health and wellbeing support, relationship counselling, parent support and education for families, children and young people that reflect the diversity of the communities across our different locations.
Drummond Street Services has over 130 years in the development and delivery of innovative services that strengthens families and communities with a strong focus on evidence-based/informed practice and across the prevention and early intervention spectrum of universal and targeted support.
Drummond Street Services has played a crucial role providing specialist support to members of the LGBTQI community for over thirty years through its Queerspace program.
About the Role
Drummond Street Services has a fantastic opportunity for a full time Child and Family Practitioner to join the team in the Western Region in our Geelong location.
Reporting to the Barwon Place Based Manager, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of high quality child and family focused prevention and intervention services.
Key responsibilities of this pivotal role but are not limited to:
- Providing centre-based and outreach support to reduce risk and increase protective factors for children, young people, and their families
- Conducting psycho-social assessments of family-based risk and protective factors associated with child mental health outcomes
- Utilising evidence-based prevention and early intervention strategies that are holistic and family centred
- Facilitating educational and therapeutic groups and seminars
- Developing and delivering training to community members, partners and the broader sector
Key Selection Criteria:
- To qualify, you will hold relevant tertiary qualifications in the fields of social work, family therapy or psychology, as well as a strong working background in the mental health and/or family services sectors.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of a range of therapeutic approaches for individuals, couples, families and young people will be essential.
- This role is well suited to someone who is organised, flexible, client-focused and who can effectively manage tasks and deadlines while maintaining a high degree of self-awareness and professionalism. You will also demonstrate a positive, creative and collaborative approach to the delivery of support services.
- As a reflection of our values and mission, we are a non-discriminatory organisation that delivers universal and targeted interventions to families, individuals, adults, children, youth and diverse communities. We are seeking candidates who embody these values and who have particular experience working with diverse communities and families.
Application process
- All applications will be directed to our careers portal via the Apply Now link below
- All applicants must include a resume with a cover letter addressing all the key selection criteria for the position
For further information, please contact Nat Oska, Program Manager – Western Region on 03 9663 6733 or [email protected] using the subject line: Child & Family Practitioner – Mental Health – Geelong / Barwon enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.