This is your opportunity to help connect people directly to services for a range of different needs.

The Position: 

A key recommendation of the Royal Commission and the Roadmap for Reform was to establish a network of Support and Safety Hubs across Victoria. The Orange Door Support and Safety Hubs will help women and children experiencing family violence and support vulnerable families who need help with the wellbeing and development of their children. They will help connect people directly to services and provide a coordinated response to a range of different needs,

As an Orange Door Practitioner you will required to provide support to women, children, young people and families experiencing family violence; perpetrators of family violence; and families in need of support with the care, development and well-being of children. Providing an initial contact point for people and a source of information and advice with a focus on risk assessment, engagement, and provision of an initial response to people referred to the Hub where required. You will:

• Prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, families and victims of family violence
• Work as part of an integrated practice approach to respond to family violence and children and family vulnerability concerns.
• Support implementation and development of the model in an evolving process of design. The Inner Gippsland Orange Door will evolve to meet the needs of the community

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

1. A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with substantial experience; or associate diploma level with substantial experience in the relevant service stream.
2. Demonstrated capability working with children and families experiencing significant and complex needs and risk issues in any of the following service areas: Family Services, Child Protection, Disability, Housing, Mental Health and/or Alcohol and Other Drugs.
3. Knowledge and experience working in social services roles: including risk assessment and risk management and cross-sectoral expertise in relevant disciplines, including but not limited to a knowledge of the drivers/causes of family violence, child development, and attachment and trauma theories.
4. Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and prioritise risks and needs of clients in a whole of family approach.
5. High level problem solving skills and extensive experience in the development of effective team work skills along with the ability to recognise and identify limits of own expertise and to seek advice of other specialists when required.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

For a detailed position description: PD - Practitioner (Child Wellbeing) - WEST (2).docx

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and a brief cover letter that describes your interest in the program and family violence.

For further enquiries contact Paul Ridley Recruitment Specialist on 03 9412 6078 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Graduate Orange Door Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants for these roles will be considered for the 2023 Family Violence and Sexual Assault Graduate Program.

The Program provides a dedicated pathway for new and recent graduates into the family violence, sexual assault and primary prevention sectors and supports graduates to gain practical skills and knowledge while also receiving additional learning and development support.

In addition to state-wide learning and networking opportunities, graduates are supported by a dedicated Learning and Development Facilitator and have access to learning and development opportunities with other graduates throughout the year. This includes an induction session at the commencement of the Program and monthly community of practice sessions. Graduate’s agencies also have access to a funding allocation to support ongoing learning and development needs over the course of the Program.

To meet the eligibility requirements for the 2023 Family Violence and Sexual Assault Graduate Program, graduates must have completed all course requirements (or will do so before commencing in the Program) or have completed their qualifications within the last two years.

For more information on the Program, you can visit Family violence jobs - for Graduates.

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