Hub Practitioner

Latrobe Community Health Services; Sale; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Latrobe Community Health Service is seeking a dedicated practitioner to provide evidence-based support for women, children and families seeking safety through The Orange Door in Sale. This full-time, permanent role focuses on risk assessment and family engagement within a community health setting.

Required are a current Working with Children Check, a Social Work qualification, and at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children Check is required.
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Social Work preferred) with compliance to mandatory minimum qualification requirements for specialist family violence practitioners.
• Minimum one year of experience in family violence, family services or related field.
• Knowledge of family violence risk assessment and management, including application of the MARAM Framework.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Specialise in working with adults using family violence.
• Assess and manage risk using the MARAM Framework and TRAM tools.
• Consider risks and needs of each family member, including children, in context.
• Support people to have choice and control where possible.
• Promote cultural safety and self-determination for Aboriginal people and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Engagement skills

Education

Social Work degree

Tools

TRAM assessment tools

MARAM Framework knowledge

Job description

Latrobe Community Health Services - Sale VIC

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Opportunity to provide support for people experiencing family violence and families in need of support for the wellbeing of infants, children and young people
• Attractive hourly rate of $58.3689 plus super and optional salary packaging

At Latrobe Community Health Service you'll be part of a positive and passionate workplace. We're dedicated to providing you with career opportunities through work that is rewarding and meaningful within the community.

Join our multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, safe and effective responses for women, children and families seeking support and safety through The Orange Door.

Located in Sale, full time, permanent

As per the minimum mandatory qualifications requirements via https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners all candidates wishing to apply for this role must be able to demonstrate these specific requirements.

• A current Working with Children Check
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Social Work preferred) and demonstrated compliance with the mandatory minimum qualification requirements for specialist family violence practitioners
• Minimum one year of relevant experience in family violence, family services or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of family violence risk assessment and management, including application of the MARAM Framework
• Strong interpersonal, communication and engagement skills

In this role, you will;

• Specialise in working with adults using family violence
• Assess and manage risk using the MARAM Framework and TRAM tools
• Consider the risks and needs of each family member, including children, in context
• Support people to have choice and control where possible
• Promote cultural safety and self-determination for Aboriginal people and families
• Apply the Best Interests Case Practice Model (BICPM) to keep children safe
• Identify barriers to engagement and tailor your approach to reduce risk and vulnerability

For more information please contact Lisa Smith, Manager Family Safety Services at ***email_hidden***

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.

If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email ***********@lchs.com.au

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