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Barwon Child, Youth And FamilySee more

addressAddressGeelong, VIC
CategoryEducation

Job description

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Join our team as a Child and Family Practitioner! In this role, you will provide high-quality, assertive outreach to families, addressing risk factors and developing protective factors. Your work will help families build aspirations, foster pro-social connections, and embark on a pathway to productive, healthy, and happy lives.

This program focuses on supporting highly vulnerable individuals and families with complex needs. By strengthening parenting skills and increasing family independence, you'll play a crucial role in empowering families to thrive.

The key objectives of this role are:

  • Apply a case management model to a family in order to increase parental capacity to care well for children
  • Focus on the child’s safety, stability, health, development and learning.
  • Provide a range of tailored interventions to the targeted cohort in line with the Best Interests Framework.
Vacancy Details
  • Multiple vacancies
  • Part-time role, working 60.8 hours per fortnight.
  • Fixed term till 30 June 2025
  • $94,077 p/a (pro rata) + Super + Salary Packaging
  • To view the Position Description, please click here
What We Offer
  • Flexible working options
  • Meli is a not-for-profit organisation, so you can salary package up to $15,900 each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses.
  • A workplace passionate about diversity and inclusion with Employee Led inclusion working groups open to all employees.
  • Extensive learning & development opportunities and pathways for career progression
  • Employee Assistance Program – independent confidential counselling service
  • A dynamic culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
  • Paid parental leave program, in addition to the government parental leave scheme.
  • Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
About You
  • Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Diploma of Welfare Studies, Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs or related field
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex cases with strong case practice including client advocacy, counselling, therapeutic interventions and family support in line with the Best Interest Framework
  • Demonstrated skills in risk and needs assessments
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the factors that can impact on a parent’s ability to care for children and knowledge of the service system and resources available that can support parents, children and young people
  • Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
  • Victorian Driver’s Licence
Application Process
  • Applicants must address each of the Qualifications, Skills and Experience criteria outlined in the following questionnaire and provide a current Résumé in order to be considered.
  • Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check and undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.
  • Meli reserves the right to shortlist and interview before the closing date of this position, so please don’t delay in applying.
Contact Details

For more information about the position please contact Andrea Hehir, Coordinator - Child & Family, on 0412 861 ***. 

Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children.

Meli values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles.  

If we can assist you with any adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Recruitment team via email at ***********@meli.org.au

Applications close 5:00pm Tuesday 4 June 2024

V.I.D 2401225

Refer code: 2243197. Barwon Child, Youth And Family - The previous day - 2024-05-23 02:05

Barwon Child, Youth And Family

Geelong, VIC
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