Time) Connected Families – Intensive Family Support Service
Community Services in partnership with Kummara, Domestic Violence Action Centre
and Ipswich Independent Youth Service Inc.
The purpose of this position is to provide effective leadership, management and
support in the development and implementa
tion of high quality service delivery
to children, families and other stakeholders in the Connected Families program.
Connected Families is an Intensive Family Support Service funded by the Qld
Government as part of the Stronger Families Initiative. Connected Families will
assist vulnerable families to address multiple and/or complex needs and build
their capacity to safely care for and protect their children. Engagement with
families includes active participation by the family in case planning with a
focus on strengthening the protective factors within the family.
Mercy Community Services SEQ Limited is a Not-for-Profit Catholic Ministry
owned by the Brisbane Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy and established to
support and empower people who are poor, vulnerable, marginalised or in a
position of disadvantage. We provide a range of programs delivering
compassionate and responsive human services in the areas of family support,
child protection, counselling, multicultural community support, family mental
health, community and residential-based aged care, disability support,
employment and training in Queensland.
Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC) is a not-for-profit organisation located
in Ipswich servicing the local government areas of Ipswich City Council,
Somerset Regional Council (excluding Kilcoy), Lockyer Valley Regional Council
and Scenic Rim Regional Council (excluding Beaudesert). Since April 1994 DVAC
has been committed to working towards the prevention and elimination of
domestic and family violence. To this end, DVAC supports women, young people
and children who are experiencing or who have experienced domestic and family
violence, supporting men who are actively committed to behaviour change as well
as providing information and education to the communities at large.
Kummara Association Inc. is an Indigenous organisation that was established in
1999 to provide support to vulnerable families at risk. The organisation’s
objective is to support the long term wellbeing and resilience of Indigenous
children and families. Kummara offers many programs and works in partnership
with families for the achievement of independence and strengthening of the
family’s capabilities.
Ipswich Independent Youth Service Inc. (IIYS) was established in 1982 as part
of a community lead strategy to address the needs of young people in the
Ipswich area experiencing homelessness. Current programs include Crisis
Accommodation, Mobile Support (to young people aged 25 and under in Ipswich
LGA, and extending to Lowood and Laidley), Supportive Share Housing, and
Information and Referral. We believe that ‘Young People Can’ and we walk
alongside them while they learn how.
The Role:
This role is responsible for quality service delivery to children, young
people, families and the community within Connected Families – an Intensive
Family Support Service. The purpose of this position is to provide effective
leadership, management and support in the development and implementation of
high quality service delivery to children, families and other stakeholders in
Connected Families.
To be successful you will possess:
• Degree or higher qualifications in Social Work, Behavioural Sciences,
Psychology or other field relevant to the program.
• Previous experience within a similar role providing staff leadership and
support.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of the Queensland child protection system.
• An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures
and societies and the issues which impact upon them in contemporary society
together with a commitment to culturally competent engagement and practice.
• Highly developed interpersonal and written skills.
• High-level problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated experience in and the ability to motivate and mentor staff and
build an effective team with a culture of high performance.
• Demonstrated intermediate ability to use computer IT systems including MS
Word and Excel.
• Queensland Provisional Green or above Driver Licence.
• Ability to obtain positive notice in the Working with Children Check (Blue
Card) and any other legislatively required personal history screening as
required.
What We Offer:
This permanent full time position offers a competitive remuneration package in
line with the MFS EBA $73,705.10 with the opportunity to increase your
take-home pay by salary sacrificing up to $15,900 p.a.
If this sounds like the role for you, then please send your resume and covering
letter which briefly (no more than two pages) addresses the Key Selection
Criteria (please email the below address to obtain) on or before Monday the 1st
of June at 9:00am to MFSPositionsVacant.Mailbox@mercycs.org.au