54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve – in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

Where you come in:

In this full-time, maximum term role (until 31 December 2023), reporting to Zoe Stewart, Secondary Family Support Team Leader, you’ll provide case management services to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse families living in the South- West region of Brisbane for the purpose of promoting safe, happy and nurturing home environments for children and young people.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing support to families, children and young people using our Case Management Framework, addressing any identified barriers families may be facing in the areas of housing, parenting capacity, community supports, education, child development etc
• Developing rapport and positive working relationships with family members in line with our practice frameworks specifically, our Cultural Framework and Child iview Child Protection Practice Framework
• Using a strengths- based, trauma informed and child-centred approach to develop case management goals and support families to work toward these goals, making referrals to other services where appropriate

Does this sound like you?

You are a person who is passionate about the early interventions space and have a child focused practice. You are relationship focused, able to build rapport with families, children and young people that transcends cultural and linguistic difference. You have a thorough understanding of child rights, child protection and child safeguarding practices and this knowledge is woven into the way you approach your assessments and your work with families.

This role requires:

• A Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology or another relevant Human Services Degree
• Experience working families, children and young people, experience in case management preferrable.
• Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, including people who are culturally and linguistically divers.
• Current Working with Childrens Check
• Current Drivers Licence

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is 680+ people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.

Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development. Our leave provisions include personal, ceremonial and family violence leave as well as the ability to purchase additional leave. Remuneration is benchmarked and we offer full non-profit salary packaging benefits.

Other benefits include:

• Award rate salary (SCHADS Level 4.1) plus full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions (if provided)
• Additional annual leave options available
• Festive leave in addition to regular leave benefits
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP and professional supervision
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Flexible working, including the ability to work from home (WFH)
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Pet friendly work environment (Head Office only)
• Child friendly work environment

For more information regarding the employee benefits of the Save the Children Australia group, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications close 4pm AEST, Wednesday 26^th April 2023.

Position Description – Family Support Specialist

54 reasons is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation. Successful applicants are required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or proof of medical exemption.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it’s straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment – so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We’re dedicated to ensuring 54 reasons is a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

54 reasons is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.