About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

Family Preservation & Reunification (FPR) Response/ Adolescent Family Violence in The Home (AFVITH):

Anglicare Victoria (AV) offers flexible and tailored support services as part of the Family Preservation & Reunification (FPR) Response and Adolescent Family Violence in The Home (AFVITH) program. Through the delivery of evidence based and evidence informed approaches FPR and AFVITH support children and their families in creating a positive and safe environment within the family home, focusing on families remaining together and where children in care can safely return to reside with their family. 

About you:

• Demonstrated experience of working with marginalised, minority and hard to reach children, young people and their families in their homes and communities. 
• Demonstrated experience and/or understanding in planning and delivering evidence-based interventions (e.g., cognitive behavioural theory, motivational interviewing) with individuals or families experiencing multiple and complex challenges. 
• Experience in collaborating with children, young people and families to develop intervention goals and plans focused on building protective factors and reducing identified risks. 
• An understanding of the child welfare services which enables an ability to collaborate with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, in relation to addressing concerns for children, young people and families. 
• Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of key child development issues, including an understanding of age and stages of development for children and adolescents. 
• Knowledge of cultural sensitivities and ability to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families. 
• Knowledge and understanding of cultural sensitivities and demonstrated ability to engage and effectively work with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) children, young people and families. 
• Relevant experience of the collection and collation of data in order to demonstrate outcomes for children, young people and families.

Qualifications

Required:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with relevant experience, or diploma level with substantial experience.

• Qualifications obtained overseas are required to be assessed by the identified industry professional entities for industry relevance and alignment to the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Desirable:

• Post Graduate qualifications in Family Therapy, psychology, or counselling.

Ready to take the next step:

To apply for this position please click apply below.

Take a look at full position description here:  Practitioner - AFVITH PD FS AFVITH E AW6 02023 V1.3 (1).pdf

Position Location: Morwell & Bairnsdale

Applications close: Sunday December 7th 

* Applicants will be interviewed as applications are received therefore job could close earlier *

You will also be requested to attach your resume, response to key selection criteria and cover letter that describes your motivation to apply for this role and any skills and experience relevant to the role.

For further enquiries contact Christine Smith - 0448 307 654

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.