The Team
The Intensive Family Engagement Specialist role is part of the Family Preservation Team, which supports families to strengthen parenting capacity and address concerns impacting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. The team works collaboratively with families, service providers, Agency staff and community partners to connect families with appropriate supports and help children remain safe, supported and connected to their families wherever possible.
The Family Preservation Team is child-focused, collaborative and committed to reflective and solution-focused practice, with a strong focus on achieving meaningful and sustainable outcomes for children and families.
About the Role
As an Intensive Family Engagement Specialist, you will provide consultation and advice to facilitate the delivery of the Intensive Family Engagement Service (IFES) program by non-government providers, as well as supporting the coordination and connection of families to other services within broader Family Preservation programs. This will support families to access services that meet their needs and promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
In the role, you will utilise a Signs of Safety approach and work in partnership with families, service providers, relevant Agency staff and community support services to facilitate a process of continual service improvement that ensures IFES provides a service responsive to the needs of families. You will coordinate regional referrals to the IFES program and facilitate referrals and connections to other services within broader Family Preservation programs, helping to ensure families are connected with the service response most appropriate to their needs. You will also provide ongoing support and consultation to IFES service providers and families.
We are offering
- Ongoing opportunity with an ASAP start
- Full-time work, 76 hours per fortnight
- Four (4) weeks accrued recreation leave + recreation leave loading + accrued sick/carers leave
- A career with purpose – Join a team dedicated to creating safer, brighter futures for Tasmanian children, families and communities
- Professional Development Allowance per year, paid fortnightly on a pro-rata basis
- Join a supportive and connected workplace
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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
We are looking for
Essential
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
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A tertiary qualification approved by the relevant National Board, for example a Bachelor of Social Work, and eligibility for membership with the relevant National Board or professional association; or
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An alternative tertiary qualification (AQF Level 7 Qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties, for example Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology, Bachelor of Youth Work, Bachelor of Psychological Science; or
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An Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (AQF Level 5 or 6 Qualification) in a discipline considered relevant to the duties, for example a Diploma in Community Services.
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The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
1 Conviction checks in the following areas:
a) crimes of violence
b) sex related offences
c) serious drug offences
d) crimes involving dishonesty
e) serious traffic offences
2 Identification check
3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check
Desirable
Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
How to apply
Applications should include:
- a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
- a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
- The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
More information
For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Sami Niejalke
Title: State Coordinator - Intensive Family Engagement Service
Phone: 0436 818 553
Email: sami.niejalke@decyp.tas.gov.au
About DECYP
Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.
We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.
