We have a wonderful opportunity as a Family Preservations and Reunification Practitioner in our OzChild Frankston office & family

OzChild’s Victorian Family Preservation and Reunification Response is an evidence-based response aimed at working collaboratively with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) to provide an immediate, intensive and sustained intervention which will provide better support and achieve real and measurable outcomes for vulnerable families.

The Family Preservation and Reunification Practitioner works within OzChild’s Family Worx program and delivers a wrap around, evidence informed service. The FPR practitioner works alongside our SafeCare Educators and Functional Family Therapy-Child Welfare (FFT-CW) Therapists to deliver a culturally safe, early intervention response where families are supported to learn new ways to manage and thrive.

The FPR practitioner works collaboratively with DFFH Child Protection Practitioners to support clients using a relational approach that
is adaptable and responsive to family’s needs to address individual issues and stressors. Our strengths-based approach is client centered, integrating the use of evidence informed elements like motivational interviewing, communication and parenting, respects self-determination and promotes resilience

The role may also encompass case management from our Integrated Family Services (IFS) program which is part of the Bayside Peninsula Family Alliance partnership. The IFS program is an innovative service model providing assistance to vulnerable families living in the Bayside Peninsula catchment area. The program promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and supports and empowers families to fully realise their potential through direct service and by enhancing the service network. In general workers would spend between 4 and 6 hours per week with each family for a 3 to 6 month period.

For more details in regards to this role please see attached position description

What a successful candidate looks like

• Tertiary qualifications (degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or related discipline is essential
• Experience and comprehensive understanding of Child and Family Services, the Child Protection system and court orders
• Experience in developing strengths- based risk and needs assessments with families and holding risk
• Solid understanding of the principles and challenges of supporting vulnerable families and knowledge of Child Protection issues in relation to children ‘at risk’.
• An understanding of cultural contexts and the unique needs of Aboriginal children and young people, their families and communities
• Understanding of the broad range of issues impacting on the community services sector.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent written skills.
• Effective network development skills.
• Sound computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite and email, plus familiarity with web-based information management, communications and accounting systems.

OzChild offers:

• Full time, permanent 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
• Level 6 on the SCHCADS award Level 6 106,389.92 plus super
• The opportunity to work directly with families
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $ 2650 meals & 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 or simply to ask a question, 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.