Family Services Practitioner IFSS

Family Services Practitioner (Integrated Family Support Services)

Mowbray, TAS

Part-time – maximum term contract

 

The Position:

In this part-time role, you'll work directly with families experiencing challenges, providing practical support and evidence-based interventions. You'll help families build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create positive change in their lives.

Participating in a range of programs, you will provide families/carers with support within a managed case/placement plan. Programs include Integrated Family Support Service (IFSS), Foster and Kinship Carer Support Service, Community Kinship Support Service, SafeCare, Caring Dad’s, and Targeted Youth Support Service (TYSS).

 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads and coordinate comprehensive support services for vulnerable families, children, and young people
• Develop and implement family-centered case plans through active engagement and assertive outreach
• Train and assess potential Foster Care families while supporting existing carers through peer groups and skill development
• Prepare high-quality written reports for internal and external stakeholders within required timeframes
• Provide short-term assessment and crisis support for grandparents and relatives transitioning to carer roles
• Deliver evidence-based practices and group programs while maintaining program fidelity
• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and maintain positive relationships with other service providers
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 and Child Safe Standards
• Demonstrate commitment to child safety and culturally responsive practice for diverse communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
• Participate in meaningful community engagement and contribute to positive team environments

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated comprehensive family and carer assessment skills.
• Demonstrated skills in case management and active assertive outreach and engagement with families.
• Demonstrated evidence informed knowledge and understanding of child development, trauma, family and child/risk assessment skills.
• Demonstrated evidence informed knowledge and application of therapeutic models and theories to develop skill-based interventions that enable positive change.
• A demonstrated understanding of the complexity of the child and the family support systems and the issues involved in providing services to families and children with complex needs

Please note, applicants must address these selection criteria in a separate document to be considered for the role.

 

You must also have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, social welfare (or related field) or a Diploma in Community Services with minimum two years’ experience
• Competency in using the range of Microsoft Office computer software
• The right to work in Australia
• Australian Driver’s Licence
• Satisfactory National Police Clearance (will be completed post-interview for applicants moving onto next stage of recruitment)
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain 

About us
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre. 

 

Interested in applying?

Please submit your resumé and a separate document addressing the key selection criteria listed to be considered for these roles. 

Enquiries can be addressed to Eman on eelhessny@baptcare.org.au

 

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs. 

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected. 

Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.