Family Wellbeing Support Services Practitioner
Location
Ballarat
EFT
- 60 hours per fortnight, maximum term contract to 30 June 2027
About the role
The Family Wellbeing Support Service program is provided within the Mental Health, Wellbeing and Early Years stream.
The Family Wellbeing Support Practitioner will provide intensive, long-term, early intervention support for children, young people, and their families; short-term immediate assistance for children, young people and their families; and community outreach, mental health education, community development activities, and therapeutic group-based programs.
Specifically, the position is responsible for:
- Applying case management principles and practice, work directly with children, young people and families and carers
- Complete assessments of the child or young person
- Collaboratively develop and implement a Safety Plan as necessary
- Co-facilitation of individual and group psychoeducational programs as identified and within current research-based industry accredited frameworks
To be considered for this position, applicants require:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare or other relevant tertiary study
- Demonstrated experience in service coordination and the application of case management principles and practice
- Demonstrated experience in the facilitation of pyschoeducational group work for children and adults within current research-based industry accredited frameworks
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health issues that impact families, children, and young people and the application of relevant theories
Contact
Jade McIllfatrick
Acting Team Leader, Family Relationship and Wellbeing Services
Mobile: 0482 169 885
People Team
How to apply
Please ensure your application includes your resume and a cover letter detailing a summary of your experience relevant to the position.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, undergo a National Police Check with a satisfactory outcome (and International Police Check if applicable), hold a current Working with Children’s check (employee status) and for some positions a valid drivers licence.
Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.
Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.
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