Senior Practitioner- Orange Door

Anglicare Victoria; Wundowie; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join their integrated team in Werribee, focusing on providing specialist services to children and families. The role entails conducting risk assessments, coordinating referrals, and collaborating on case management efforts. Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience working with complex needs and trauma-affected clients. This permanent full-time position offers professional development opportunities and support from senior staff.

Benefits

Professional development training

Supportive team environment

Inclusivity and resilience culture

Qualifications

• Experience supporting clients with complex needs and risk issues.
• Ability to work with families in vulnerable situations.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with risk assessments and initial responses.
• Collaborate with the Hub team for case management.
• Coordinate referrals and service planning.

Skills

Experience with individuals and families

Resilience to work with trauma-exposed clients

Risk assessment and prioritization

Ability to seek advice when necessary

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to step up into a senior role at The Orange Door Werribee. Work as part of an integrated team to provide specialist services to children and young people.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Practitioner you will support people with advice with a focus on risk assessment engagement and provision of an initial response and as a source of information to people referred to the Hub. You will work collaboratively as part of an integrated practice approach to respond to family violence and children and family vulnerability concerns through the provision of :

• Screening and triage assessment crisis responses service planning targeted interventions;
• Allocation services and coordination of referrals;
• Collaborative working with the Hub team to support integrated risk assessment and planning including participating in case conferences meetings and the resolution of stakeholder issues.

Who we are looking for :

• Demonstrated experience working with individuals and families where there are complex needs and risk issues;
• Resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma;
• Demonstrated ability to identify assess and prioritise risks and needs of clients in a whole of family approach;
• The ability to recognise and identify limits of own expertise and to seek advice or refer clients to other specialists.

What you get in return

• Level 6 SCHADS
• Office location : Werribee
• Permanent full time.
• Professional development training support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience
• Support from Practice Leaders Team Leaders and Senior Practitioners to support your growth and develop your skills

Ready to take the next step

The closing date is Wednesday 22nd October.

For further enquiries contact : Manpreet Kaur via Teams.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Employment Type

Full-Time

Vacancy

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