Organisation : Anglicare Victoria
Location : Melbourne (Preston)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Children, Domestic / Family Violence, Families, Women, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : 74,000-$76,000 plus super plus salary packaging
Application closing date : 1 May, 2022
About the organisation
At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.
About the role
- Using evidence based practice to enhance outcomes
- Senior level role, part time, based at our office in Preston
- A model built on practice elements; motivational interviewing, communication & goal setting
Your role:
The Future Pathways program is an innovative approach built on practice elements such as motivational interviewing, communication skills building and goal setting to respond to identified needs and achieve real and demonstrable outcomes.
Working collaboratively, the team seek to address key intersectionality issues with families, children and young people (e.g. substance use, mental illness, low income, social isolation) as identified by each regional FPR Response.
About you:
- Experience working with high needs complex families
- Using a child focused family-centred approach
- Understanding theoretical approaches (i.e., motivational interviewing and social inclusion)
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions
- Experience conducting risk and needs assessments
- The ability to perform work outside of standard office hours to service the needs of clients
Qualifications:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with relevant experience; or diploma level with substantial experience
What you should know:
- Salary offers start at $74,155 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 6 SCHCADS)
- Office location: Preston
- Ongoing role
- Part time hours 4 days per week, 0.8 which is 30.4 hours
- A large organisation that supports career progression and growth
- Reflective supervision and feedback to support you to develop your skills
- 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
- Our Rainbow Tick Accreditation
- A leadership team that are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families
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. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Practitioner, Future Pathways via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #DomesticFamily_Violence, #Families, #Women, #Youth_and_Young_People
