About BDAC

BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).

BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.

BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.

What We Are Offering 

• Full time
• SCHADS Grade 4
• Fixed term 12 months
• Access to Salary Packaging
• 11.5% Superannuation
• Supportive work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Position

The aim of Family Services is to promote the safety, stability and development of vulnerable children, young people and their families, and to build capacity and resilience for children, families and communities.  

Utilising a strength-based case management approach, the Integrated Family Services practitioner will work with vulnerable families where the child/children’s development may be affected by the experience of risk factors and/or cumulative harm.   

The practitioner will support families who are at risk of concerns escalating and becoming involved with Child Protection if problems are not addressed. The intention is to provide services to the target group earlier, to protect children and young people and improve family functioning.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Identify and work cooperatively with support services that could be engaged to support Families (e.g. Family Violence services, Child protection, The Orange Door, Anglicare, Drug and Alcohol Services, Maternal and Child Health, education providers, mental health support)
• Provide assertive outreach to clients, working with families to strengthen family relationships and address issues contributing to family disconnection and risk
• Conduct family assessments, identifying risks and goals, resourcing families to clarify and develop goals to address the issues that concern them
• Work with the family – often in their home - to facilitate access to a wide range of supports and specialist services as required.
• Undertake intense casework practice and management of complex cases/tasks to ensure that resources are in place to meet the family’s goals
• With support from the Team Leader, identify appropriate use of brokerage funds to facilitate achievement of goals
• Support guidance and planning to individuals regarding the use and effects of alcohol and drugs, behavioural issues, family violence and safety
• Ensure comprehensive file management, including case notes and reporting as required
• Maintain a professional and responsible approach to duties and clients and maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and referrals

About You

• Demonstrated experience in client case management
• Understanding of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) environment and the local Aboriginal Community.
• Demonstrated negotiation and advocacy skills in working with Aboriginal families and children.
• An ability to manage stressful situations in a team environment.

Preferred / Desired Education, Training and/or Competencies

• Qualification in a Community Services discipline or equivalent (Cert III Minimum)
• Degree in Social Work

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the role for you then click on the link below and apply by attaching your CV and a cover letter detailing how you suit the role.

Mandatory Requirements

Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate’s employment being confirmed.

For more information about this position please see the Position Description or contact our human resources team on (03) 5442 4947 or send an email through to [email protected] using the subject line: Integrated Family Services Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.