Child & Family Practitioner
Core
Conduct in-depth risk and needs assessments, deliver targeted early intervention services, and provide comprehensive case management to support vulnerable families and promote healthy child development.
Role type
Individual Contributor Child & Family Practitioner
Builds
Supported playgroups, transition to school programs, Preteen programs, and tailored support plans for families
Domain
Social work / Early childhood intervention / Child protection
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
holistic psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, family case management planning, referrals, child development knowledge (0-12 years), attachment theory, trauma-informed approaches, mandatory reporting, record-keeping
Preferred skills
experience with complex family vulnerabilities (domestic violence, financial hardship, mental health), cultural humility, engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and CALD communities
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Engage children, young people, adults, and families using assessment and risk minimization processes; plan and facilitate playgroups and workshops; conduct home visits and case conferences; prepare child protection reports; maintain accurate documentation
Seniority
Entry-level (New Graduate)