Sunshine
Full time, Max term contract
About BaptistCare
BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.
We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.
That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.
The Position
The Integrated Family Services Program is funded by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) and is implemented by Baptcare in the Western Metropolitan and Brimbank/Melton areas. The evidence-informed program provides a child-focused and family-centred service, through high quality and effective case management and in-home support to vulnerable families in need.
The Integrated Family Services Program aims to promote safety, stability and development and build capacity through undertaking assessments of the needs of children, young people, and their family and developing Child and Family Action plans by partnering with the family and other services to provide an integrated service within the Best Interests Case Practice Framework.
The Integrated Family Services Practitioner provides case management and support to children and their families who are experiencing multiple difficulties such as parenting challenges, family violence and mental health issues. The Integrated Family Services Practitioner works alongside the family to increase parenting capacity, address identified needs, increase safety and wellbeing, as well as promoting sustainable change that achieves positive social, emotional, educational and health outcomes for children and their families.
The role reports to the Integrated Family Services Team Leader.
About You
Have experience in working with families with complex needs and demonstrate the ability to provide case management to vulnerable individuals and/or their families.
You demonstrate evidence informed knowledge and understanding of child development, trauma, family, and child/risk assessment skills.
You demonstrate commitment to the special needs of children, vulnerable people, and people with a disability; people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background; and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
You have strong written and verbal communication skills
You demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong, credible relationships with relevant stakeholders.
You can plan and facilitate group programs to vulnerable children, young people, and families.
Excellent skills in organisation, time management and a demonstrated level of self-awareness and resilience with the ability to manage multiple demands and prioritise.
Strong computer skills and use of full suite of Microsoft office.
Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent (essential)
Minimum of two years’ experience post qualification working with children and families
Current Police Check (national and international if relevant)
Current Working with Children Check
Victorian Driver's License
What Is in it for You?
Remuneration starting at a SCHADS Level 5.3 and salary packaging
Career development and training opportunities
Reflective practice
Flexible work arrangements
As part of your application please address the Key Selection Criteria from the Role Statement.
Please forward queries to Children and Family Services Manager, Catena Depasquale at
[email protected]
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role
BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.
BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.
