Therapeutic Specialist - Ipswich and Toowoomba

Bring your passion and expertise to a role where you'll guide and support care teams, influence best-practice therapeutic care, and make a life-changing impact on young people in out-of-home care.

About Us

At Safe Places, it's all about the young people.

Each child is unique with their own story. So, we tailor care plans and personalise their living environment, surrounded by a carefully selected team of your workers. Established in 2006 as a non-profit, we've cared for over 2000 young people. Our philosophy revolves around providing care, support, respect, and hope to young people in our community. We're expanding rapidly and seeking talented team members who share our values and wish to join our community for mutual success.

About the Role

We are seeking a full time Therapeutic Practice Coordinator to work within our growing QLD team in the Ipswich and Toowoomba area - the role will be based in our Ipswich office but will require travel on a regular basis to placements within the Toowoomba area.

You will work directly in regional Operations alongside leadership and front-line teams to support and guide the service in providing therapeutic care to young people we support informed by Safe Places for Children Integrated Practice Framework, evidence-based practice, and innovations in therapeutic, trauma-informed care. The Therapeutic Practice Coordinator will have oversight in the daily care of young people and play a key role in influencing case planning to ensure care decisions are made in the best interests of the young person and preferred models of care are consistently applied within the service and practice.

• Remain current with best practice in trauma informed care, legislative knowledge and licensing process applying this when advising on practice on therapeutic strategies and behaviour support planning.
• Be an advocate and guide for meeting the therapeutic needs of young people through engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• Delivers trusted advice.
• Will be able to offer and deliver a variety of TCI training packages which can be tailored to the needs of the area.
• Provide post-crisis support and support front-line team members and operational leaders to provide post crisis responses and support following critical incidents, including critical incident analysis.
• Facilitate case review functions at a local level to provide recommendations and expertise in care planning through Case Clinics, and associated documentation including PBSP's in a way that drives quality outcomes and therapeutic care for our Young People.
• Provide a voice to the Young People in our care through annual survey's, team meetings and site visits.
• Consult, as required, on intakes and referrals, including risk assessments and supporting the team to prepare the property and planning after a referral has been confirmed.

About You

Our Therapeutic Practice Coordinator will bring a genuine passion to make a difference in the lives of young people and our communities, holding certain attributes and demonstrated knowledge and experience.

Personable attributes will include:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, Social Work, or related discipline or Diploma of Community Services (or related discipline) and minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Be values based, known for your professionalism, integrity, and trusted advice.
• People focused, valuing the individual in all aspects of therapeutic care.
• Solution focused, collaborative, clearly articulating and inspiring growth in others.
• Well-developed communication skills, including stakeholder presentation, consultation, and negotiation.
• Develop, review, and maintain Behaviour Support Plans for young people in collaborations with the team, young person and relevant stakeholders.

This role will be based in and around our Ipswich office but will require travel to placements within our Toowoomba office location.

Working at Safe Places for children

In the heart of Safe Places, a harmonious blend of Unity, Support, Responsiveness, Passion, and Professionalism forms the very essence of who we are. When you join our team, you're part of a community that prioritises integrity and professionalism and celebrates diversity. In all we do, we aim to foster an atmosphere of respect, collaboration, and mutual advancement. If this sounds interesting, come join us.

Visit our website for more information at www.safeplaces.com.au

WHY JOIN US AT SAFE PLACES:

- Strong focus on career development including scholarship programs

- 6 weeks of annual leave with leave loading at 17.5%

- Annual anniversary bonuses of up to $5k awarded for each year of continued service

- Generous salary packaging and access to other benefits through RemServ

- Competitive salary paid weekly

- Modern CBD offices

Step into a role where passion meets purpose.

We look forward to receiving your application.