Family Preservation Practitioner

Bendigo - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work intensively with families at the point of crisis
Program delivery requires innovative new ways of thinking
Small caseload working with only two families

The Role

Rapid Response(click for more info) is anevidence-basedprogram where you hold a small caseload of only two families providing families with short-term and intensive (up to 15 hours per week) face to face support.

A safety-focused plan is developed with child protection and the family andprovidesintensive in-home support to address the crisis and immediate needs Response Practitioners focus on addressing the protective concerns utilising a strengths-based approach that incorporates coaching and role modelling to build on parental strengths skillsknowledgeand resources to increase the levels of safety within the home.

Who we are looking for:

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 using innovative approaches
Willingness to work outside of normal hours to see families together and at home
Ability to engage quickly and assess risk

Qualifications

Professional experience and relevant qualification(s) in social work psychology or a related discipline is essential diploma level qualifications are suitable with relevant experience.

Make it work:

You get a salary starting at $110102 plus super.
Salary packaging is available up to $15900 plus an entertainment card.
SCHCADS award level 6.
Negotiable salary based on experience or current award level.
Work from our great office space in Bendigo.
Quality supervision and feedback on your practice.
Access to pool cars.

Ready to take the next step:

The next bit is easy click apply below and submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your passion for working with vulnerable children young people and families.

To learn more about the role a full Position Description is available here:Practitioner PD FS FPR RR E AWV1.3 (4).pdf

The advert is only meant to be an overview. For further enquiries please contact Jasmine Price via Teams

Applications close Sunday 22nd March

Work intensively with families at the point of crisisProgram delivery requires innovative new ways of thinkingSmall caseload working with only two familiesThe RoleRapid Response(click for more info) is anevidence-basedprogram where you hold a small caseload of only two families providing families wi...

Work intensively with families at the point of crisis
Program delivery requires innovative new ways of thinking
Small caseload working with only two families