• Provide tailored support based on the needs of children and their families 
• Be supported to learn and work in an evidence-based model  
• SCHADS Level 6, full time, based in Frankston 
• 2 fixed term roles to June 2022 (one role is parental leave backfill)

About AV 

At Anglicare Victoria (AV) our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, and Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high-quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work. 

In joining AV, you will be part of a positive work culture with access to professional development training, paid study leave, and opportunities for career progression in one of the largest community service organisations in Victoria. We are committed to supporting the health, wellbeing and resilience of our staff. You will have access to a range of free wellbeing activities including yoga and meditation, discounted health insurance and access to our Employee Assistance Program.    

Rapid Response Senior Practitioner

Anglicare Victoria (AV) offers flexible and tailored support services as part of the Family Preservation & Reconciliation (FPR) Response, a Department of Families, Fairness & Housing (DFFH) state-wide initiative. FPR supports children and their families in creating a positive and safe environment within the family home, focusing on families remaining together and where children in care can return to reside with their family. The services within the FPR use various approaches including early intervention and assistance strategies, targeted and specialist support and continuing care pathways. AV provides FPR through short-term intensive support services and long-term transitional support services, based on the needs of the children and their families. 

The Rapid Response Frankston team compliments the suite of family supports within the FPR model. This program aims to prevent children being placed in Out-of-home care by providing their families with short-term intensive interventions, focused on assisting families to acquire, and build important skills and knowledge, access resources and develop plans that reduce the risk to children.

The role of the Rapid Response Practitioner is:

• Provide intensive, short-term intervention in the family home at flexible times when they are most receptive to learning that may include early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Conduct behaviourally specific, interactive and holistic assessment, which includes information of family strengths, problems, needs, values, skills and potential barriers to goal attainment.
• Provide interventions that support families to achieve goal attainment, and avoid their children being removed and placed in out-of-home care.
• Work collaboratively with Child Protection, other professionals and families’ and broader social networks to ensure a coordinated support package is in place.
• Use a variety of behavioural intervention strategies to facilitate behaviour change and role model a variety of teaching methods.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with relevant experience; or diploma level with substantial experience. 
• Qualifications obtained overseas are required to be assessed by the identified industry professional entities for industry relevance and alignment to the Australian Qualifications Framework.
• The ability to demonstrate competency against the knowledge, skills and personal qualities outlined on page 2 of the Position Description. 

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 and meet any relevant requirements under Victorian public health orders. 

For a detailed position description, click here:  Position Description - Practitioner (AVAW P FPR RR 2021V1) (2).pdf

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. Please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. 

For further enquiries Kristy Reed Program Manager Family Services on 97816700 

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Please note that on Friday, 7 October 2021, the Victorian Government’s Chief Health Officer issued COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions. As an employer, AV is required to comply with the terms of these directions. Workers covered in these directions are required to have their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by Friday 15 October 2021 in order to perform work outside of their ordinary place of residence. Further, such workers will also be required to have their second dose by 26 November 2021. Please be aware that this role is covered by the Chief Health Officer’s Directions.