Full-time and Fixed Term Contract positions available
Based in Wangaratta
Are you a compassionate and highly skilled professional focused on the safety of children and young people impacted by family violence?
The Perks?
- Flexibility! We understand the importance of work-life balance. UMFC offers flexible work options, allowing you to shape your career in a way that suits your life.
- Values that matter! We live and breathe our values, Participation, Respect, Excellence, Justice and Honesty
- Salary package that reflects your experience and dedication
Your path to impact starts here with UMFC as our newest Child Wellbeing Practitioner.
The role
The Child Wellbeing Practitioner is responsible for undertaking screening, identification, triage, assessment, and planning as part of The Orange Door team. You will be required to have an active and continued participation in a collaborative professional practice to ensure the effective and meaningful development of a seamless service system that meets the needs of the families and individuals supported by The Orange Door in the Ovens and Murray region.
You can check out more about the day to day via the PD on our careers site ‘here'.
Your Experience
To be eligible for this role, a tertiary qualification in Social Work or equivalent as per the mandatory minimum qualification requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioners, or Practitioners who work within a Specialist Family Violence Service, such as The Orange Door.
Your proficiency in providing a specialist focus within The Orange Door Ovens and Murray on the wellbeing and development of children, young people and their families will be invaluable in this role. Your hands-on experience, well developed risk assessment and risk management skills in addition to a demonstrated knowledge of the Child Protection sector and commitment to relevant legislation including the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and Child Safe Standards will be essential assets.
Ready to Join the UMFC Family?
For a confidential chat, connect with Maria Garvey at *******@umfc.com.au
To apply go to our careers website to fill out our online application form. Please ensure you upload your CV and address the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in our PD.
Applications will be assessed upon receipt.
All employment with UMFC is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check and relevant 'Employee' Working with Children's Check.
UMFC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.
To apply for this job go to: https://careers.umfc.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6525494.