Mackay Family Intervention Service (FIS) has an exciting opportunity for a passionate, outcomes focussed and highly capable Senior Family Counsellor. This position will be part time (60.8hrs f/n) on a fixed term contract beginning 27th of August 2018 and ending 1st of July 2019. The ideal applicant will be a passionate and dedicated leader that enjoys developing the vision and skills of a small team. They will also be experienced in building relationships with vulnerable children and their families as well as stakeholders within the community.

FIS is a non-government home based therapeutic intervention service.  FIS seeks to protect children by strengthening families’ ability to meet the needs of their children.  The service is offered to families referred by the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women where children are at risk of out of home care or to achieve reunification.

The team engages with families to develop goals to address the Child Protection Worries and provide support to achieve these goals. The aims of FIS include (but are not limited to) addressing:

• A safe place to live (home, clothing, hygiene etc);
• Regularity in daily life (routine’s);
• Physical and psychological safety;
• Parenting education;
• Establishing social/community support networks;
• Practical and emotional support;
• Advocacy.

In addition to the above you will be required to hold a valid Children Check (blue card), a current driver's license and a Tertiary Qualification within social work, psychology and/or welfare or other related discipline with supplementary experience within the child and family services sector.

So don't hesitate! If you want to make a positive impact to the outcomes of vulnerable children and families then apply now by submitting your cover letter and resume!

UnitingCare Queensland is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur

 Through our values UCQ are proud of our teams diversity, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and serve. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

This role is only open to current employees or volunteers of UnitingCare Qld.