• 38 Hours per week
• SCHADS Award Grade 7 Level 1-3
• Full Time Fixed Term 2 Years

ABOUT US

As a leading child welfare and care services provider in our communities, we work hard every day to provide a better future for the children and youth in our care. We are dedicated to our work because we believe that every child and family deserves the chance to live a full and functioning life.

We are looking for people with skills, experience and talent in therapeutic care work that align with our vision and values: 'Inspiring People to Thrive.' 

If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Position

Your main duties will be:

• Participate as required in intake, assessment and outcome processes and panels for children and young people in CASPA’s Permanency Support Programs
• Assist in the development and review of the Therapeutic Support Plan, Safety Plans, Case Plans and Treatment Plans for children and young people
• Conduct therapy sessions with children, young people and families as prescribed by Case Plans and Treatment Plans
• Conduct and attend case clinicals within the Permanency Support Program as required
• Contribute to the overall development of the services provided by CASPA’s clinical department
• Uphold ethical requirements and practices
• Provide wellbeing support for the whole of organisation as required
• Administration, report writing and compliance responsibilities
• Contribute to a positive team culture
• WHS responsibilities

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with children, young people and families with trauma backgrounds
• Membership (or eligibility for membership) with a nationally accredited association such as PACFA, ACA, AHPRA, AASW, APA
• Detailed knowledge of the manner in which early childhood trauma affects children and young people
• Detailed knowledge of and practice in implementing multiple evidenced-based therapies for children and young people

Desired:

• Experience in facilitating clinical meetings
• Experience in guiding Therapeutic interventions
• Experience in working with children and young people who live in Out-of-Home Care

Working with Checks and Prohibited Employment Declarations are requirements for all child-related employment.

Benefits

• CASPA actively supports staff to have a healthy work life balance
• Free gym membership to support your wellbeing as well as a fully established team of therapists and clinicians for your personal wellbeing support
• Access to internal and external training opportunities and workplace mentoring including you own team clinical supervision sessions every month
• Great professional development opportunities for those who want career progression
• An Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
• As a not-for-profit organisation, our employees are able to take advantage of salary packaging to receive up to $15,900 of their salary tax-free, as well as additional meal and entertainment benefits