Practitioner, Children’s Contact Services

• 60 hours per fortnight, continuing position
• Wangaratta

Take the next step in your career with CatholicCare Victoria. 

A brief snapshot about this exciting opportunity: 

An exciting opportunity exists to be part of the implementation of a new service for the Wangaratta and surrounding community!

Catholic Care Victoria has received funding from the Attorney-General’s Department to set up a Children’s Contact Centre in Wangaratta and are currently in the early stages of implementation. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the development of a child centred service working with families of diverse backgrounds. Join us in a positive, dynamic work environment where you will have the chance to be involved in a variety of tasks including developing best practice processes that focus on child safety and participation. 

Working within the service you will conduct intake and assessment of parents with the goal to facilitate changeovers and supervised visits in accordance with individual client agreements and in line with program guidelines. Children’s Contact Service workers are to be child focused and therefore must be vigilant in ensuring the physical and emotional wellbeing of all parties, in particular the children using the service.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

• Conduct thorough intake and assessments of parents with a particular focus on safety including screening for Family violence and risks to children’s safety and wellbeing.
• Familiarise children and parents using the Children’s Contact Service, around the purpose, safety, venue, processes, and equipment.
• Days and hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10:30am – 6:30pm, Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm, with penalty rates on Saturday.

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

• Minimum qualification of Certificate IV or Diploma of Community Services. Those with a Bachelor of Social work, Psychology (or related discipline) are also encouraged to apply. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of theoretical frameworks and intervention strategies (knowledge of child development, family systems theory, grief & loss are highly desirable)
• Proven understanding of the impact of family violence including ability to identify and assess at an intermediate level.

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 work for CCV? Please see below for how to apply! 

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

Enquiries to:  Applicants are encouraged to contact Jason Amendola, Team Leader, Children’s Contact Service on 0400 994 032 for a confidential discussion. 

Applications close:  Sunday, 3 September 2023

Applications are required to be submitted via our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au for 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.

The successful applicant must have right to work in Australia.

Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People and Culture Department on 03 4344 4798.

Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People and Culture Department on 03 4344 4798.