Family Support Specialist Ohana Academy
Core
Provide integrated case management, therapeutic planning, and family support to young people in contact with the youth justice system in Logan, Australia.
Role type
Family Support Specialist (Youth Justice & Trauma-Informed Care)
Builds
Holistic educational and wellbeing program (Ohana Academy) for vulnerable youth
Domain
Child welfare, youth justice, trauma-informed care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case management, trauma-informed practice, strengths-based approach, family engagement, cultural competency (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander), youth work experience
Preferred skills
Experience with justice-involved youth, intergenerational trauma understanding
Responsibilities
Conduct flexible engagement and holistic assessments; deliver therapeutic case planning and 1-1 mentoring; provide family support and parent coaching; facilitate group-based activities for skill-building and trauma healing; identify client strengths and set collaborative goals; make appropriate referrals for additional support.