About the program

The Intensive Family and Parenting Service (IFPS) program receives referrals both from Territory Families (TF) and from the wider community and provides intensive support to families with children aged 0-18 residing in the Alice Springs region across the broad social work spectrum.

About the role

Working from a strengths-based perspective, the Child and Family Practitioner will provide focused and purposeful intensive support to families on their caseload, working alongside them to address safety concerns and risk factors in order to ensure the family stays together. The Child and Family Practitioner will collaborate with the family and other stakeholders to develop and implement a case plan aimed at addressing barriers to change, and use strong case management skills to support the family to build their capacity to care for their children through the provision of significant outreach support and advocacy.

The CFK IFPS has a very strong commitment to cultural safety in its practice. This position reports to the IFPS Coordinator and is supported with professional supervision.

More information

This position requires a satisfactory Police Check and Ochre Card.

Applications must address the Selection Criteria and include a Curriculum Vitae with nominated referees.

A suitable applicant may be appointed prior to closing date.

A position description is attached.