Intensive Child And Family Practitioner

Based in Wodonga or Wangaratta.

Victorian Family Preservation and Reunification Response Program

12-month Fixed Term Contract position

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the outcomes of vulnerable children, young people, and families?

The Perks?

• Flexibility! We understand the importance of work-life balance. This role can be performed on a full-time or part time basis (0.8 FTE)
• 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 Intensive Child and Family Practitioner.

The role

As our next Intensive Child and Family Practitioner, you'll be providing targeted support to children and families where the children are at risk of entering care systems, or where safe reunification within the household is appropriate.

This is a unique opportunity to directly impact the outcomes of vulnerable children and families by employing a Child and Family-centred approach to your work and overseeing a low caseload of about four cases. This will allow you to provide targeted and intensive support services to your clients on an ongoing basis.

Join us on a remarkable career move, immersing yourself in a thriving organisation guided by a profound mission - To empower children, young people, individuals, families, and communities, and to contribute to a balanced, just and ethical society.

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 a discipline related to Social Work e.g. Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Psychology or a Diploma of Welfare studies or similar in addition to 12+ months of experience in working therapeutically with complex children and vulnerable families is required.

Your proficiency in delivering rapid, culturally safe, flexible and intensive services to children and families using a therapeutic and care team approach will be invaluable in this role.

Your hands-on experience working in a collaborative environment with child protection services, demonstrated ability to convene and chair care team meetings and your knowledge of relevant legislation as it applies to the Social Work sector will be essential assets.

Ready to Join the UMFC Family?

For a confidential chat, connect with Melissa Young at myoung@umfc.com.au

To apply go to 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/Va... & enter ref code: 6526655.