Your role: 

• Provide comprehensive assessment and interventions to establish how to utilise flexible funding to address immediate needs of families being supported and connect them with services and community supports.
• Identify and implement support and advice for universal service staff to build capability in supporting families through consultation and information sessions.
• Actively build partnerships and work with relevant stakeholders (internal and external) to continuously improve the implementation of our service delivery model and AV’s commitment to improving the lives of children, young people and their families.
• When required adopt flexibility to participate in the Family Violence after hours’ program, on a rostered basis, to provide after-hours crisis support. 
• Fulfil program requirements regarding case recording, data collection and maintain up to date client records including Complete assessments, care plans and other information requirements in a timely and accurate manner that is underpinned and guided by the Children Youth and Family Act (2005) and the Best Interests Framework and Practice Model.
• Participate in organisational, unit, team and individual professional development in various forms including model training, supervision and self-reflection as required, including the support of junior staff.
• Learning and utilising evidence-informed common practice elements.

About you:

• Highly developed communications skills and an ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced case management, assessment, care-planning and risk assessment skills.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of how current legislation e.g., Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and The Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 applies to this position and practice requirements.
• Proven capacity to work as part of an effective multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with clients and internal/external service providers.
• Proven experience maintaining accurate records, including file notes, individualised plans and statistical reporting according to organisational standards.
• Leadership skills and ability to support staff in their practice, including promoting a learning and supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications:

A relevant tertiary qualification within the social services field such as Social Work or Psychology combined with previous experience in a family services setting.

Ready to take the next step:

The closing date is Friday 11 November 2022

To apply for this position please click apply below.

Take a look at full position description here:  Position Description – Practitioner – Early Help- Family Services Oct 2022.pdf

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.

For further enquiries contact Josie Stubbe on 5135 9555.

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.