Parenting Assessment and Skills Development Practitioner

• Meet the Moment. Make it Matter. Intense short term service
• Comprehensive parenting capacity assessments
• Observe the strengths skills and abilities of the parent and/or caregiver

Make your mark:

Using a team approach the Parenting Assessment and Skills Development Practitioner will:

• Work effectively as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team made up of a range of programs from within the family support services area.
• Provide specialist assessment and reports in relation to vulnerable infants and young children that focus on their health development safety and wellbeing.
• Work in line with the Parenting Assessment & Skills Development Service (PASDS) intense short term program requirements with families.
• Undertake comprehensive in home or day stay parenting capacity assessments that focus on the strengths skills and abilities of the parent and /or infant caregiver.
• Work from a strength -based approach to assertively engage and develop genuine connection with families and /or caregivers involved with DFFH child protection program and whose children are considered to be at risk in their care.
• Undertake a holistic assessment of the parent and/or caregivers capacity to provide for the safety and wellbeing for their infant identifying strengths areas for development and/or concern and being transparent about these with families.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders such as DFFH Child Protection Maternal Child Health Family Preservation programs and Family Support services.

For more specific information about the program position and key responsibilities please view the attached position description:Parenting Assessment and Skills Development (PASDS) Practitioner PD FS PASDS E AWV1.0 (1).pdf

Make it work:

• Significant experience to provide quality service delivery with the intention of reducing the re-occurrence of child abuse and/or neglect and infants entering Out of Home Care.
• Significant experience in promoting family self-sufficiency and reduce the need for further Child Protection intervention through skill development coaching that builds parenting capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in promoting and engaging in relationship with Aboriginal organisations and aboriginal families that promote culture as a safety for infants and families.
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking assessment of infants and their parent/caregivers including information gathering observation analysis planning with an overall focus on increasing safety.
• Excellent understanding of child protection placement and support service systems including legislative and policy framework.
• Experience in the application of relevant theoretical approaches that underpin practice with vulnerable high-risk infants (including theories of child attachment development and abuse)

Qualifications:

A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work Psychology Early Childhood Specialist and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with experience; post graduate qualification; associate diploma with substantial experience; attained through previous appointments service and/or study with combination of experience expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required at this level.

Make a move:

• A salary at SCHCADS level 6 which equates to around $110102 plus super at 12%.
• This is senior level salary offering excellent remuneration.
• Full timepermanent
• An office for you to work from in Bendigo.
• Access to discounted health insurance free Employee Assistance Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health.
• Professional development training support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say-AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities you dont have to leave to do that. There are so many great people programs and services so its an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position please click apply by Sunday 22nd February however dont delay as suitable candidates will progress through the interview process immediately and the position may be filled prior to advertised closing date.

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 Carlie Aylmer via email at to ask a question or arrange a follow up call for a more in depth discussion.

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.

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.