Strengthening Families Practitioner (Part-Time)

About the role

OzChild supports children, young people and families by providing healing, preventing abuse and neglect and strengthening families. It is seeking a Strengthening Families Practitioner for a permanent part-time position (0.8 FTE, 4 days per week) in Frankston, Victoria, working with families across the Bayside Peninsula catchment area. The role uses a strengths-based, family-centred approach to help families build capacity, strengthen relationships and reduce risk.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver child-focused, family-centred interventions that promote safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes
• Engage with children, young people and families using culturally responsive, strengths-based approaches
• Complete assessments, planning, interventions and reviews in partnership with families and key stakeholders
• Support families to develop skills, resilience and stronger relationships
• Apply evidence-informed practice including relational practice, motivational interviewing, Safe & Together and MARAM
• Work with Child Protection, community services and other professionals on coordinated responses
• Maintain case records, assessments and outcome reporting, and take part in supervision and professional development

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or a related discipline
• Experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families, and with families experiencing complexity
• Experience working alongside Child Protection or statutory services
• Understanding of child safety, risk assessment and family support practice
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills

Required skills

• Working with Children Check
• National Police Check (and international police check where applicable)
• Current driver's licence and access to reliable transport
• Completion of mandatory training upon commencement

What we offer

• SCHADS Level 5 salary of $105,557.68 pro rata to 4 days per week plus superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 per year, plus a meals and entertainment benefit of $2,650
• Additional gifted leave over Easter and Christmas
• Ongoing professional development, supervision and reflective practice
• Employee Assistance Program and a supportive team culture

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability. For a confidential discussion, contact the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist.