Complex Disability Practitioner

7 months ago

Bendigo, Australia Anglicare Victoria Full time

Support families caring for young people with complex disabilities
- Based at the Bendigo office|full time|permanent

**Your role**:
The aim of the program is to support and engage with families where children are at risk of requiring care outside the home due to the children’s complex disability support needs. The position will conduct comprehensive family assessments that identify the impacts of children’s complex disabilities and the supports required to promote positive family functioning.

The position will build on family strengths, resilience and parenting capacity by providing flexible and responsive outreach visits to deliver a range of interventions and approaches in a family-centred way. Approaches used will include strong advocacy, creativity and a willingness to source practical solutions that will make a difference to the family. Siblings of children with a disability may need specific support.

The position will also build the capacity of Family Services Practitioners to navigate the NDIS via secondary consultation, information sharing, education sessions and specialist support, ensuring timely access to disability supports for families where relevant.

Applicants need to have a strong understanding of the disability sector and the NDIS and a formal qualification in either social work or welfare studies.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist and/or related behavioural sciences
- Full Drivers licence.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the NDIS and the disability sector, specifically regarding NDIS planning, advocacy and an understanding of the range of services that support children who have a disability and their families.
- Sound understanding of the issues facing families who have children with a disability and demonstrated experience working with families who have children with a disability, including skills in engagement and holistic assessment of needs and action planning.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive safety and wellbeing assessments and work within the Best Interest Principles ‘as outlined within the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 including demonstrated resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma, violence or neglect.
- Experience in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders to reach the best outcomes for children, young people and families.
- Experience in conducting risk and needs assessments and developing, contributing to and/or implementing action plans and/or case management, including developing community linkages.
- Well-developed communication skills and ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication, time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to self-reflect, take on board feedback, and use supervision opportunities to improve one's practice and leadership.

**What you need to know**:

- A salary at SCHCADS level 5 which equates to $94000 plus super.
- Negotiable through the increments based on experience.
- Based at our office in Bendigo
- Anglicare Victoria are leaders in the industry.
- We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It Program, EIP and EAP.
- Access to discounted health insurance as well
- A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
- Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
- A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.
- A leadership team that are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes.

**What our people say
- **_“AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”._**

**How to Apply**:

- 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.

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