Job Description

About the role:

The Integrated Family Services Senior Practitioner is a leadership and practice-focused role that supports the Integrated Family Services Coordinator in leading the Integrated Family Services Team and delivering high quality, intensive family services. Situated within Family Services in the Community Programs Division at MacKillop and based in the Footscray IFS Team, the role combines advanced casework with supervision, service development and system collaboration. The Senior Practitioner contributes to high quality practice by providing informal and additional supervision, consultation, training and support to staff and students, assisting with recruitment, induction and professional development, and promoting evidence-based, strengths-based practice aligned with the Best Interest Case Practice Model and the Sanctuary Framework. The role is responsible for managing and delivering complex casework, undertaking culturally appropriate assessments, facilitating group programs for vulnerable children, young people and families, coordinating intake, referrals, assessments, planning and reviews, and ensuring compliance with legislation, funding requirements, organisational policies and data systems. Working closely with Child Protection, The Orange Door and other government and community stakeholders, the Senior Practitioner plays a key role in service coordination, program development, quality improvement and innovation, while fostering a positive team culture and a safe, supportive environment. Central to the role is a strong commitment to the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people, duty of care, inclusion of diverse communities, staff wellbeing and the mission and values of MacKillop Family Services.

This position is offered on a full-time basis; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated, including 0.9 EFT, for the right candidate. The position reports to the Integrated Family Services Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or a related discipline, with eligibility for professional membership (AASW/APA desirable).
• At least three years’ demonstrated experience in high-level assessment, clinical intervention and family-centred casework with vulnerable children, young people and families with complex needs.
• Strong knowledge of child development, child safety, risk assessment, and the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and related child protection and family services policies.
• Well-developed case management, counselling and engagement skills, including experience working with complex, culturally diverse and Aboriginal children, young people and families.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across service systems, provide professional leadership and supervision support, and contribute positively to team culture and organisational values.

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For more information, please contact: Kylie Maxfield at Kylie.maxfield@mackillop.org.au

Our offer:

• Hourly Rate based on SCHADS level 6 dependent on qualification and experience.
• Salary packaging – we can help you to maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.