About the Role

The Child and Family Practitioner will work within each program to provide high quality assertive outreach to families to address any identified risk factors and to contribute to the development of protective factors that will enable families to develop aspirations, make pro-social connections and engage in a pathway that will lead to productive, healthy and happy lives for Meli clients.

This program provides targeted supports to highly vulnerable and complex needs individuals and families with the intention of strengthening parenting skills and increasing the capacity of families to manage independently.

The key objectives of this role are:

• Apply a case management model to a family in order to increase parental capacity to care well for children
• Focus on the child’s safety, stability, health, development and learning.
• Provide a range of tailored interventions to the targeted cohort in line with the Best Interests Framework.

Vacancy Details

• Multiple vacancies
• One role is Full-time and one is Part-time working 30.4 hours per week
• Both fixed term until 30 June 2025
• $94,077 p/a (pro rata for part time position) + Super + Salary Packaging
• To view the Position Description, please click here

What We Offer

• Flexible working options
• Meli is a not-for-profit organisation, so you can salary package up to $15,900 each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses
• A workplace passionate about diversity and inclusion with Employee Led inclusion working groups open to all employees
• Extensive learning & development opportunities and pathways for career progression
• Employee Assistance Program – independent confidential counselling service
• A dynamic culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Paid parental leave program, in addition to the government parental leave scheme
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave

About You

• Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Diploma of Welfare Studies, Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs or related field
• Demonstrated experience managing complex cases with strong case practice including client advocacy, counselling, therapeutic interventions and family support in line with the Best Interest Framework
• Demonstrated skills in risk and needs assessments
• Demonstrated knowledge of the factors that can impact on a parent’s ability to care for children and knowledge of the service system and resources available that can support parents, children and young people
• Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
• Victorian Driver’s Licence

Application Process

• Applicants must address each of the Qualifications, Skills and Experience criteria outlined in the following questionnaire and provide a current Résumé in order to be considered.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check and undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.
• Meli reserves the right to shortlist and interview before the closing date of this position, so please don’t delay in applying.

Contact Details

For more information about the position please contact Dom Rigg , Coordinator Child and Family on 0429 917 387, 

Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children.

Meli values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles.  

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Recruitment team via email at recruitment@meli.org.au

Applications close 5:00pm Friday 19 April 2024

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