Family Services Practitioner - Future Pathways

Job description

• Using evidence based practice to enhance outcomes.
• Senior level role, full time, fixed term to August 2024, based at our office in Lilydale.
• Using practice elements, motivational interviewing, communication & goal setting.
• Child focused family interventions. Benefit from supervision and reflective practice in a senior level role based at Lilydale.

Your role:
The Future Pathways program is an innovative approach built on practice elements such as motivational interviewing, communication skills building and goal setting to respond to identified needs and achieve real and demonstrable outcomes.
Working collaboratively, the team seek to address key intersectionality issues with families, children and young people (e.g. substance use, mental illness, low income, social isolation) as identified by each regional FPR Response.
For more specific information about the program, position and key responsibilities, please view the attached .
About you:

• Experience working with high needs complex families
• Using a child focused family-centred approach
• Understanding theoretical approaches (i.e., motivational interviewing and social inclusion)
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions
• Experience conducting risk and needs assessments
• The ability to perform work outside of standard office hours to service the needs of clients

What you should know:

• Salary offers start at around $102,554 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 6 SCHCADS)
• Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience
• Fixed term to August 2024
• Office location: Lilydale
• A large organisation that supports career progression and growth
• Reflective supervision and feedback to support you to develop your skills
• Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health
• Professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience
• We have the Rainbow Tick.
• A leadership team that are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families

What our people say - “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.
Ready to take the next step:
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.
You will also be requested to attach your resume and cover letter that describes your motivation to apply for this role and any skills and experience relevant to the position.
We always encourage people to apply as soon as possible so we have time to reach out and talk to you in a bit more detail about the role.
The advert is only meant to inform you, for further enquiries and all the details contact Matthew Quinn via email at using the subject line: Family Services Practitioner - Future Pathways enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.
Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.
Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.
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