Job Description
Family Services Practitioner - South Eastern Suburbs
Salary - $61.60 - $64.39 per hour (depending on experience) + super
Benefits:
- Mon - Fri, Fulltime hours
- Generous locum rates
- Some WFH Flexibility
- FT hours - 0.8 EFT
Why work with Client Organisation:
Benefits of working as a locum with Tradewind
- Access to diverse roles
- Skilled team of dedicated consults
- Locum rates aligned with the casual loading award
About the Role:
We are seeking a passionate Family Services Practitioner to join a capable team. In this role, you will work directly with families facing challenges, providing case management, coaching, and group facilitation to build resilience and improve family well-being. You will use evidence-based approaches to support families in navigating complex social issues and accessing necessary services.
Key Duties:
- Provide case management and tailored support to children, youth, and families.
- Facilitate strengths-based interventions, coaching, and group work.
- Work collaboratively with other service providers, community groups, and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practices.
- Advocate for families to access necessary services and resources.
- Maintain accurate and timely case notes and documentation.
Skills and Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or related field
- Minimum 12 months experience working in a Family Services Program
- Strong knowledge of Child, Youth & Family Service Acts and relevant legislation.
- Experience in coaching, strengths-based practice, and group facilitation
- Ability to use evidence-based models and interventions (desirable)
- A commitment to culturally responsive, safe, and inclusive practices
- A current Victorian Driver's Licence and willingness to travel local
You will also need to be willing to provide 2x professional references + undergo a Working with Children Check and Police Check.
How to apply:
- Click 'Apply Now' and upload your CV via the appropriate link.
- For any queries regarding the position or application process, please email teamfam@twrecruitment.com.au or contact (03) 9081 0562 and ask to speak to someone in the Family Services Team
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA AND THE ORGANISATIONS WE REPRESENT ARE PROUD TO BE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERS.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
