Lead Practitioner Family Services - Strengthening Families
Core
Lead practitioner delivering evidence-informed, trauma-informed interventions and therapeutic group work to support children (0-5), young people, and families experiencing challenges, focusing on parenting skills, attachment, and family violence.
Role type
Senior IC family services practitioner (social work/psychology)
Builds
Parent education supports, therapeutic group work, and assertive outreach services
Domain
Social services / Child and family welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Child, youth, and family welfare expertise; Knowledge of Best Interests Case Practice Model and CYFA 2005; Advanced understanding of child development, trauma, and attachment; Experience with vulnerable families and adolescents
Preferred skills
SCHADS Level 5 qualification
Technologies
Uniting Therapeutic Model of Care (TMoC)
Responsibilities
Conduct evidence-informed, trauma-informed interviews; Deliver parent education supports via group work and assertive outreach; Support families through Connecting, Strengthening, and Restoring Families service streams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC