Integrated Family Services Practitioner (Casual)

About the role

Brophy Family and Youth Services is recruiting a casual Integrated Family Services Practitioner in Warrnambool. You will support families to strengthen relationships, build safety and stability and help children and young people thrive, using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach. The role centres on delivering Targeted Care Packages within the home and community, and covers shifts across Adolescent Support, Finding Solutions, Family Services, Family Preservation & Reunification and Who's In Charge.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver Targeted Care Packages within the home and community
• Provide practical support, early intervention and guidance tailored to each family's goals and needs
• Undertake case management: intake, assessment, case and care planning, case coordination, key worker role, brief interventions, supported referrals, action plans, case reviews and case closure
• Establish, facilitate and maintain action plans and outcome star plans for adults and families
• Partner with local housing offices, housing and support providers, the Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative, Southwest Health Care Mental Health Services, the Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre and local government and departmental-funded public tenant groups
• Build professional relationships with schools, health services, community organisations and other stakeholders

Required profile

• Sector-recognised Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Welfare Work, or equivalent, approved by professional bodies such as AASW or APS
• Current driver's licence
• Right to work in Australia; no visa sponsorship available
• Employment checks: current National Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check

Required skills

• Sound understanding of issues facing disadvantaged children, young people and families, especially those involved with child protection and out-of-home care
• Ability to make timely, sound decisions and assessments under pressure
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, case management practice and adherence to policy and procedures
• Positive working relationships with colleagues, peers and stakeholders across government, business and community organisations

What we offer

• Above award salary, minimum $49.03
• Salary sacrifice options of up to $15,899 per FBT year
• Learning and development opportunities
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applications are open and reviewed as they arrive; suitable candidates may be invited to interview or offered the role. Brophy operates sites in Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton, and employees may be required to work at any of them.