Child Wellbeing Intake & Assessment Practitioner (Orange Door)

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ)
Our three-year strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role advancing in it. It also speaks to the positive impact we will deliver to support women, girls and families to be safe, secure, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them. We work to advance equity and social justice and support our communities to thrive.
We seek to increase economic participation and wellbeing, to build resilience, improve safety and bring about system change. We offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family violence support, family and youth programs, playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

About the Role:

• SCHCADS Level 6, $97,026.97 + Super + Salary Packaging
• 1 x Part Time 0.8FTE (6 Month Contract) in Frankston
• 1 x Part Time 0.8FTE (Permanent) in Hastings
• Join a team dedicated to innovation and change in the Family Violence sector 

This position will form part of an integrated team within the Support and Safety hub, providing women, families and young people with coordinated access to the information and support they require to be safe, strong and connected. 

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver intake, screening, triage and assessment to clients providing service planning, targeted interventions, allocation and coordinated referrals. 
• Identify, assess and prioritise risk and needs of women and children, drawing on the expertise of different practitioners in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Deliver services and support via phone, within the physical hub and outreach at client’s home or other sites.
• Navigate the broader service system for clients by referring clients to services and providing clients with information and support.

About you:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or related tertiary qualification relevant to Child & Family Welfare is essential in accordance with REC 209
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the diverse range of referral and support options available to women and children who have experienced family violence, vulnerable families presenting with complex needs and perpetrators of family violence within the Bayside Peninsula region
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Best Interest Principles and the ability to undertake Best Interest Assessments of children
• Make recommendations and referrals to appropriate services based on the needs and risk assessment which takes into account client choice and the range of service options available 
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-skilled, multi-disciplinary team valuing expertise from different sectors applying various lenses to complex problems
•  A sound understanding of Integrated Family Violence Services and Child Protection systems

Minimum Mandatory Qualifications Requirements 

The minimum mandatory qualifications requirements are in place in Victoria and have been since the 1st of July 2021 are available on https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners 

Please contact us on recruitment@goodshep.org.au if you have any questions about these requirements.

Why Good Shepherd?

At Good Shepherd, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Benefits include:

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• Paid study leave
• Paid parental leave
• Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
• Additional purchased annual leave
• Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
• Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

To find out more about the role and to review the position description please explore our website: www.goodshep.org.au

How to apply

To apply please review the position description which can be found on our website and submit a short covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience along with your CV through the Seek portal. Please ensure you state which location you are applying for on the cover letter. Personal data held by Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

Please apply as soon as possible, applications are considered as they are received. 

In line with various State Government's COVID-19 health and safety requirements, Good Shepherd’s assessment and induction processes may be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Capability Team in collaboration with hiring managers will work with you to find the most appropriate method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees. 

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity. 

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.