The Orange Door Practitioner

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Full Time; Permanent Part Time

**Job Category**:

- Orange Door Barwon Practitioner

**Req Id -** 2274

**The Orange Door Practitioner - Colac Access Point**

Permanent up to full time

The Barwon Orange Door (BOD) provides integrated intake services to clients seeking assistance with child wellbeing; specialist women’s and men’s family violence; Child Protection and Aboriginal services and is staffed by a range of partner agency staff working in a collaborative and integrated model of practice. Together the BOD provides integrated screening, investigation, triage, assessment and planning for:
1. Vulnerable families in need of support with the care, wellbeing and development of their children including unborns and young people;
2. Women, children and young people experiencing family violence;
3. Perpetrators of family violence. Colac Area Health is a partner agency of

BOD and promotes the Best Interest Principles when assessing the needs of vulnerable children and young people and adheres to the MARAM framework for risk assessment and management of family violence. As a Risk Assessment entity (RAE) and an Information Sharing Entity (ISE) you will be expected to share and request relevant information to promote the safety of all clients within the relevant practice guidelines.

**What’s required?**
- Experience in working with families and children with complex needs in a confidential, flexible and responsive manner, including providing comprehensive MARAM risk assessment and safety planning
- Ability to work with people from varying socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
- Working within a multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on integrated and collaborative practice.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated attention to detail with well-developed administrative and organisational skills to effectively manage high volumes of work and determine priorities whilst maintaining confidentiality and meeting targets and deadlines.
- Confidence in providing effective and appropriate communication with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Willingness to participate in further training and professional development.
- Current Drivers Licence and Working with Children Check.

**Applications close Friday 18th October 2024**.

Position Description

**Diversity and Inclusion**
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.