Family Services Practitioner

60 hours per fortnight, max term contract 12 months until 31/01/2025

Mildura

Take the next step in your career with CatholicCare Victoria. 

A brief snapshot about this exciting opportunity: 

CatholicCare Victoria is committed to building thriving communities through disrupting the cycle of disadvantage. The Family Services program at CatholicCare Victoria provides Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) funded services to families and children in the community. The Family Services program provides a continuum of support to families in the community, ranging from supporting them in their parenting role, to working intensively with families under increased pressure.

Working as a Family Services Practitioner you will engage with children, young people and parents/caregivers in a child focused, empowering and meaningful way. Using a Relational Approach practitioners work with families to Connect; Understand; Link-Up; Build and Empower; and Create Opportunities and will work closely with other stakeholders and professionals.   

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

• Working with the Best Interest Case Practice Framework provide assessment and time limited case practice interventions that lead to improved outcomes for children which include safety and stability within families.
• Using approaches that consider the best interests of the child, trauma informed practices, knowledge of child development, attachment theories, family preservation and reunification principles, and other relevant frameworks.
• Developing goals, action plans and safety plans with families through direct work with individuals and groups as appropriate.
• Regularly monitoring progress, review interventions and refer to suitable services with the agreement of the family members.

If you have the below skills & experience - we would love to hear from you! 

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare or other relevant tertiary study.
• Demonstrated experience in case management working with vulnerable children and their families.
• Demonstrated experience working in or with Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Child Protection (or similar) highly desirable.
• An understanding of the impacts of trauma on children and adults and approaches for working effectively where trauma is featured. 

All about CatholicCare Victoria

CatholicCare Victoria is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria.  The Mission of CatholicCare Victoria is to build communities that recognise and nurture the dignity of each person.  Our employees share our Mission for a stronger, more inclusive society through supporting individuals, families and communities in times of need, especially those who are most disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.

We deliver excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, employment and advocacy services across various office locations and delivery sites in Victoria.

We draw on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to inspire and direct our endeavours.  We value and respect human dignity, and embrace diversity in an inclusive work environment. 

At CatholicCare Victoria we live our values of Respectfulness, Integrity, Inclusivity, Collaboration and Compassion.

Our employee benefits at CatholicCare Victoria offer: 

At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:

• A family friendly working environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Salary packaging for eligible staff.

We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. 

We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

At CatholicCare Victoria we take inclusion and diversity seriously. We make diversity, equity, and inclusion a part of everything we do.  Our team, and those we serve are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or life stage.

Want to apply for this exciting opportunity? Please see below! 

For further information and how to apply, visit our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au 

Enquiries to:  Applicants are encouraged to contact Alana Doe, Manager Family Services on 0490 292 ***.

Applications close:  Sunday, 17th February 2024.

Applications are required to be submitted via our website www.catholiccarevic.org.aufor your application to be considered.

Please ensure your application includes your resume and a cover letter detailing a summary of your experience relevant to the position.

Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People and Culture Department on 03 4344 4***.

Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People and Culture Department on 03 4344 4***.