Early Parenting Practitioner

**Position Description**

**Early Parenting Practitioner**

Last Updated: 3.01.

QEC is proud to be Victoria’s largest provider of residential and community-based early

parenting services.

Formed in 1917, QEC is also a public hospital and community service organisation. We are

passionate about supporting families to grow, parents to blossom and children to
thrive.

QEC delivers a variety of services and support programs to families with young children

(aged from newborn to 4 years of age) in partnership with government and not for

profit partners.

QEC promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Many families

experience various challenges that, from time to time, may impact on their ability to

nurture and support the growth and development of their young children. QEC offers

a community of support to families if and when we are needed.

QEC programs are research-informed and tailored to meet the unique needs of each

family. Our work equips families to best nurture, protect and enhance their children’s

safety, health and development.

QEC’s multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals are committed to partnering

with families to achieve the best outcomes for children. Our team includes Maternal

and Child Health, Paediatric, Mental Health and General Nurses, a Medical Practitioner,
Midwives, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Early Parenting Practitioners.

With service locations based at Noble Park, Mentone, Wodonga, Preston, Dandenong

and Morwell, QEC are committed to providing services that are accessible to families

across Victoria.

We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional

owners of the lands on which we walk, live and raise our children. We pay our respects

to traditional owners past, present and future and acknowledge the importance of

children being raised with connections to culture, community and family.

**Our Vision **All children have the best start in life

**Our Role **Partnering with families and communities to enable children to thrive

**Our Values
**Listen**, understand and learn
**Embrace** cultures, communities and families
**Celebrate **unique strengths and experiences
**Inspire** each other to grow and thrive
**Nurture** kindness and the joy of play
**Strive **to deliver the best outcomes and care

**1. Introduction**

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**Position Description**

**Early Parenting Practitioner
**Position Objective**

Role Profile

As part of the Residential team and working in partnership with families, the Early

Parenting Practitioner (EPP) will provide specialised support, care and education to

families experiencing difficulties adjusting to parenthood or managing their

relationship with and the care of their infants or young children. This position is

based at QEC’s Residential Unit at Noble Park and works across all programs.

Program Area

Residential Parenting Assessment and Skill Development Service (PASDS)

This is an intensive skills development and parenting assessment program for

families with children aged from birth until turning 4 years old, referred by

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS - Child Protection).

The program is delivered within a set framework for a 10-day duration. An ANUM is

rostered to cover each shift to support the full 10 day program, including some

weekend shifts.

Program Area

The Residential Program offers an intensive style of support and care for families

who are experiencing complex difficulties with their young children aged from birth

until turning 4 years old. The residential stay is on average 5 days, and families are

provided with practical support, education and advice whilst staying at QEC. An

ANUM is rostered to cover each shift to support the full 5 day program.

Program Area

Day Stay, Play Steps, Assessment and Intake, Admission and Discharge

The Day Stay program offers families with young children aged from birth until

turning 4 years old, support and education to deal with a range of parenting issues,

offered once a week.

**2. Position Profile**

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**Position Description**

**Early Parenting Practitioner
**Position Details**

**Location**

53 Thomas Street, Noble Park

**Hours**

0.6-0.8 FTE negotiable, permanent ongoing

**Agreement**

Nurses and Midwifes (Victorian Public Sector) (Single
Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020
- **Classification**
IB60 - IB

**Reports to **Associate Nurse Unit Manager

**Internal Liaisons**

Client children and their families
Residential Clinical Leadership team
QEC clinical and corporate support teams
Relevant QEC committees
QEC employees

**External Liaisons
**Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Other external stakeholders

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**Position Description**

**Early Parenting Practitioner
**QEC provide a range of clinical and education programs for families and services
across Victoria. Each program is informed by QEC’s Mode