Psychologist/Social Worker
Job No:
91083
Location:
Sydney
- Join a national not for profit organisation supporting parents with raising happy, healthy children
- Attractive remuneration circa $86,000 - $90,000 PLUS super
- Sydney based, full-time, ongoing position
About the Parenting Research Centre
The Parenting Research Centre seeks better outcomes for children by increasing effectiveness and fostering innovation in the way families are supported in their parenting. We work collaboratively with our clients to deliver tailored, outcomes-focused solutions based on the best available evidence.
We bring scientific rigour to the practical task of improving the quality and effectiveness of services and supports provided to children and families. We help our clients to solve problems and achieve their intended outcomes by:
- undertaking rigorous analytical, evaluation and quality improvement research
- making evidence accessible and useful to decision makers through best-practice knowledge synthesis, translation and exchange
- improving service quality and effectiveness with evidence-informed practice design and implementation support.
We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation and work with governments and community organisations in the fields of health, education and welfare.
About the Opportunity
The Parenting Research Centre (PRC) is now looking for an Implementation Specialist to join their team in Sydney, NSW. This role would suit someone with a Psychologist/Social worker background.
Reporting to the Senior Implementation Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting agencies to successfully implement evidence-based programs, practices and service models. You'll assist client organisations in a variety of ways, including consultation, provision of training, post-training support, facilitation of local implementation teams, field observations, and supporting the establishment and operation of continuous quality assurance mechanisms.
Additionally, you will contribute to project management, research and evaluation activities, and production of papers and publications, depending on the nature of the projects allocated.
More specifically, some of your key duties will include, but may not be limited to:
- Assisting in determining training/development needs of practitioners/supervisors, and designing approaches for agency staff;
- Coordinating training/development activities, including scheduling, preparation and communication with client personnel;
- Providing high quality initial training to practitioners and supervisors;
- Conducting regular field observation reviews of practitioners and supervisors;
- Facilitating and building the capacity of local Implementation Teams;
- Assisting in establishing, monitoring and revising quality assurance processes;
- Assisting in designing and delivering other implementation support activities according to needs and resources of project partners;
- Supporting the development and maintenance of strong stakeholder relationships; and
- Analysing qualitative and quantitative data, and preparing reports and papers for publications.
About You
The successful candidate will hold post-graduate qualifications in Social Services or relevant field, along with significant experience in service delivery using empirically supported interventions. You'll have a philosophical commitment to the scientist-practitioner model, as well as the development and dissemination of evidence-based practice.
A background in clinical competence in family therapy, behaviour therapy, child development, and parenting interventions will be essential. In addition, experience completing project work, along with the ability to deliver high quality outcomes within tight time frames.
Your exceptional written and verbal communications skills will ensure high quality and accuracy in correspondence, reports and presentations, while your excellent interpersonal skills ensure your ability to engage with a wide range of professionals and other stakeholders, including the delivery of professional development and training events.
Please Note: This role will require intra- and interstate travel.
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About the Benefits
In recognition of your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy an attractive remuneration along with a range of benefits including:
- A supportive, flexible and autonomous working environment;
- 5 weeks annual leave each year with the option to purchase additional leave;
- Support to develop your skills and practice; and
- Opportunity to be part of exciting projects and make a difference in the lives of parents and children.
Best of all, you will gain tremendous satisfaction in this rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to support parents with raising happy and healthy children.
If you're ready for a new challenge and want to join a supportive and dynamic organisation — Apply Now!
PRC encourages people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Apply now for this role by completing the selection criteria questions below in your own words, and clicking the 'Next' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be given the opportunity to attach your resume.