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Anglicare Victoria’s Family Preservation and Reunification (FPR) Program aims to keep families together at home and support children not living at home to safely return home where possible. We work with parents, caregivers, children, young people, and their extended families to strengthen and empower them to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. We believe in families, and we know that with access to the right support every family can grow and achieve their goals. We work with families so they can achieve and sustain positive change
About the role
- A mix of leadership and family engagement- enhance practice through supervision
- Hold your own small caseload
- FFT-CW is an evidence informed model that produces strong results
Your role:
As the Lead Practitioner it is your role to liaise with DFFH, monitor risk and safety plans and identify performance trends and areas for improvement for a team of 3 FFT-CW Practitioners.
FFT-CW is an intensive family and community-based intervention focused on supporting children, young people and their families aged 0-18 years. FFT-CW uses a short-term intervention approach with an average of 12 to 20 sessions, over three to five months. FFT-CW aims to keep families together, potentially preventing children and young people from entering out-of-home care. The intervention involves a strong cognitive behavioural component integrated into systemic skill-training in family communication, parenting skills, conflict management skills and numerous other skills linked to a variety of referral problems.
It may also be helpful to look at the model FFT here: https://www.fftllc.com/
Who we are looking for:
- A practitioner who has previously lead teams or provided secondary case consults
- Ability to reflect on practice and spot gaps in service delivery
- Provide coaching and feedback
- Previous experience in a therapeutic environment ideally utilising recognised therapy practices such as motivational interviewing
- Knowledge and experience working with families with complex needs, mental health, AOD, family violence
- Willingness to work outside of normal hours to see families together and at home
- Ability to engage quickly and assess risk
Qualifications:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with relevant experience; or diploma level with substantial experience
What you need to know:
- Salary is $107,079.44 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 7 SCHCADS)
- The role is part time 4 days per week, pro rata the above salary
- A 9-day fortnight is negotiable if you are looking for more hours
- Office location: Preston
- Still hold a small caseload in this hybrid role
- Working with an evidence informed model that helps keep families together
- Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health
- A commitment to professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience
- Our Rainbow Tick Accreditation
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. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.
How to apply
Ready to take the next step:
The closing date is Wednesday 21st September
Click apply wherever you see this which will take you to a login page where you will need to input your information.
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 role.
To discuss the details of the role or to ask any questions please reach out to Jan Pfeiffer, Program Manager 0408 053 196 and jan.pfeiffer@anglicarevic.org.au
The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a unique and interesting leadership position you need to call or email Paul Ridley, Recruitment Specialist on 03 9412 6078 or email paul.ridley@anglicarevic.org.au
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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Sector: #Children, #Community_Support_Services, #DomesticFamily_Violence, #Families
