Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 16th Jul 2021
Kids First is a child and family services provider and early years education specialist. We have proudly been at the heart of community care in Victoria since 1896.
Our proud history is matched with a progressive mindset as we continually deliver Australian-first and sector leading programs designed to strengthen family relationships, support healing and recovery from trauma and set children up for brighter futures
We nurture an inclusive and rewarding culture that attracts and retains talented people, bound to a common purpose. Built on our legacy of more than 120 years of community service, we actively support our people to make a significant difference to the lives of children and families. Every. Single. Day
Kids First is a child safe organisation and is committed to maintaining a child safe environment for children and young people who access our services.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we respect and value diversity and inclusion. We welcome everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability. Reasonable adjustments will be made for people with disabilities where operationally viable.
Kids First Australia have an exciting Senior Hub Practitioner role working within NEMA Orange Door; a multi-agency hub that delivers high quality, safe and effective responses, in partnership with Family Safety Victoria (FSV).
The Orange Door Support and Safety Hubs (Orange Door) were established as a recommendation from the Royal Commission into Family Violence and refer to the new access points for women, children and young people who are experiencing family violence, or families who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children, to access the services they need to be safe and supported. The Orange Door aims to be accessible, safe, and welcoming and provide quick and simple access to services and supports. The Hub Practitioner role sits within a multi-agency team delivering high quality screening and triage, assessment, crisis responses, service planning, targeted interventions, and referral.
To be successful in this role you will need:
As a member of the Kids First team you will:
Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.
Please include your Curriculum Vita with two professional referees, and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria.
To view the full Position Description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website by clicking Apply Now & entering ref code: 5577926.
For enquiries about the position please contact Alice Loney - Child & Family Service Manager (Orange Door) on 0417 619 789.
Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability. Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working with Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).