We have a wonderful opportunity as a Family Preservations and Reunification Practitioner in our Family Worx Team

OzChild’s Victorian Family Preservation and Reunification Response is an evidence-based response aimed at working collaboratively with the Children, Families, Communities and Disability Division to provide an immediate, intensive and sustained intervention which will provide better support and achieve real and measurable outcomes for vulnerable families.

Implementing a wrap around, evidence-informed case management led Family Preservation and Reunification (FPR) team, who will work alongside our SafeCare educators and Functional Family Therapy-Child Welfare (FFTCW) therapists, OzChild will deliver a culturally safe early intervention response through the evidence-based programs FFT-CW or SafeCare. FPR practitioners will work with DHHS Child Protection Practitioner to identify and prioritise clients for intervention, utilising a relational approach that is adaptable and responsive to family’s needs to address individual issues and stressors. Our strengths-based approach is client centred, integrates the use of evidence informed elements like motivational interviewing, communication and parenting, respects self-determination and promotes resilience.

Essential requirements

• Degree qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Family Therapy , Community Services or Psychology
• Previous experience in a therapeutic environment ideally utilising recognised therapy practices such as CBT
• Knowledge and experience working with families with complex needs, mental health, AOD, family violence
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships and rapport with families and young people

OzChild offers:

• Full time, 12 months maximum term position
• Evidence informed training and professional development journey
• Expert supervision and ongoing feedback
• Flexible working hours between the hours of 7 am to 7pm
• Hybrid working - 2 days Work from home
• Level 6 on the SCHCADS award $ 106,389.92 ( negotiable dependent upon experience & level of qualification)
• The opportunity to work directly with families
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 meals and entertainment
• Ex gratia days Easter & Christmas
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• A collaborative and cohesive working culture

HOW TO APPLY:

You can apply for the role today by clicking the APPLY NOW button above. Please include in your application a resume with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria & your values and commitment to working with vulnerable young people and families.

We are interviewing immediately for this role and suitable applicants will be contacted soon after they apply. Please do not delay your application!

For more information, a confidential discussion about the role contact Elizabeth Abdilla - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist [email protected] or phone 0499 655 939

For more in depth details please see attached PD for your perusal.

To be successful, you will be required to meet our Safety Screening requirements, and this will include relevant police checks and hold a valid and current WWCC for VIC.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.