Family Services Specialist

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Anglicare Victoria Full time
About Us

Anglicare Victoria is a leading provider of social services, dedicated to supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Crisis Intervention Professional to join our team as a Family Services Specialist. In this critical role, you will work intensively with two families at a time, providing up to 15 hours per week of face-to-face support in their homes.

Your primary focus will be on developing a safety-focused plan with child protection and the family, addressing immediate needs and crisis situations. You will utilize a strengths-based approach, incorporating coaching and role modeling to build on parental strengths, skills, knowledge, and resources.

Responsibilities
  • Work closely with two families at a time, providing intensive support in their homes
  • Develop and implement safety-focused plans with child protection and the family
  • Utilize a strengths-based approach to address immediate needs and crisis situations
  • Collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive support for families
Requirements
  • Professional experience and qualifications in social work, psychology, or a related field (diploma level qualifications suitable with relevant experience)
  • Previous experience working in a therapeutic environment, preferably utilizing recognized therapy practices such as CBT
  • Knowledge and experience working with families with complex needs, mental health, AOD, and family violence
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and relationships with families using innovative approaches
  • Willingness to work outside normal hours to see families together and at home
  • Ability to engage quickly and assess risk
Benefits
  • Salary: $102,554.40 plus superannuation
  • Salary packaging available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card
  • SCHCADS award level 6
  • Fixed-term position covering a period until September 2024
  • Opportunity to work from our office space in Preston
  • Quality supervision and feedback on your practice
  • Access to pool cars
  • Well Worth It Program, EIP, and EAP for employee health and wellbeing
  • Discounted health insurance
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
  • Ongoing career development and training opportunities

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