Job Description

Be the steady support that strengthens families and builds community, that’s the Brophy impact!

Employee Benefits 

• Above Award Salary - Minimum $49.03
• Awesome Not-for-Profit Salary Sacrificing options of up to $15,899 per FBT year.
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional wellbeing.

About the Role

As our casual Integrated Family Services Practitioner, you’ll support families to strengthen relationships, build safety and stability, and help children and young people thrive. Working alongside families experiencing vulnerability, you’ll use a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to support capacity building, resilience and positive change. In particular the delivery of Targeted Care Packages within the home and community.

This casual role offers flexibility and variety, with shifts across a range of programs including Adolescent Support, Finding Solutions, Family Services, Family Preservation & Reunification, Targeted Care Packages, and Who’s In Charge. You’ll provide practical support, early intervention and guidance that is tailored to each family’s goals and needs. In particular the delivery of Targeted Care Packages within the home and community.

Collaboration is a key part of the role. You’ll work closely with schools, health services, community organisations and other stakeholders to ensure families receive coordinated and well-rounded support.

If you’re passionate about empowering families and value the strengths and potential of children and young people, this casual role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while maintaining flexibility.

A full list of key duties is outlined in the Position Description, but includes responsibilities in:

• Undertake case management including intake, assessment, case/care planning, case coordination, key worker role, brief interventions, supported referrals, action plans, case reviews and case closure.
• Establish, facilitate and maintain action plans and outcome star plans for adults and families.
• Work in close partnership with local housing offices, other housing and support providers, Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative, Southwest Health Care – Mental Health Services and Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre and local government and departmental-funded public tenant groups.
• Establish appropriate community contacts and develop and maintain professional working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

Do your skills include:

• A sound understanding of issues confronting disadvantaged children, young people and their families, particularly clients involved with the child protection system and out of home care program.
• he ability to make timely, sound decisions and assessments regarding children, youth and families, particularly under pressure
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the appropriate legislation, case management practice, and the ability to adhere to policy and procedures.
• The ability to maintain positive, effective working relationships with colleagues, peers, and relevant stakeholders in a wide range of government, business and community organisations.

Are your credentials:

• A minimum qualification of a sector recognised and accredited Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Welfare Work or equivalent. (Qualifications must be approved by recognised professional bodies: ie. AASW, APS etc.)
• A current Drivers Licence.

About Brophy:

Brophy Family & Youth Services has supported children, young people, families, and the southwest Victorian community for almost 50 years. We live here; this is our community; we believe in people and in their ability to create the life they want.

At Brophy, you will join a team of just over 160 employees delivering over 40 programs and services across areas including youth engagement, mental health, family violence, foster care, housing support, employment support, and disability services.

At Brophy our Vision is not just focused externally on our community – we feel just as passionate about our employees being meaningfully connected through their roles with us to create the life they want, and that as a workforce we achieve this together through innovation and healthy relationships, and by positively contributing to building an advantaged community.

Diversity and Inclusion at Brophy:

Brophy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that ensures safety and a sense of belonging for everyone. We embrace individuals of diverse races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, religions, abilities, and nationalities, recognising the richness that varied experiences bring to our efforts in supporting individuals and building stronger communities. Our commitment extends to actively listening, learning, and evolving to become an accessible, inclusive, and secure organisation for all, encompassing First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, individuals with disabilities, and those with culturally diverse backgrounds.

For more information please get in touch with Rachel Coles - Team Leader, Child and Family Services on 03 5561 8888

Applications NOW OPEN

We’re excited to hear from interested candidates and will be reviewing applications as they arrive. To give yourself the best opportunity, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as suitable applicants may be invited to interview or offered the role during the recruitment process.

Please note that we are only able to consider candidates who have the right to work in Australia, and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.