Bass Coast Health (BCH) is the sub-regional health service for the Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires, with sites at Wonthaggi, Cowes, San Remo.

In order to support our rapidly growing population, we're growing our services and the complexity of our organisation. This includes adding a new $115 million hospital expansion and renovated facilities to ensure we meet the increasing health care needs of our region.

Position Summary

The Integrated Family Services (IFS) Team supports families experiencing vulnerabilities. The Primary client group for the Bass Coast Health Integrated Family Services is children and young people aged 0-17 years (including unborn children) and their families who are experiencing parenting challenges. IFS practitioners provide parenting support, advocacy and referrals to specialist services while working in collaboration with other professionals and services.

Requirements of the position are

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent
• Identified experience in an Integrated Family Services Program or related field
• Demonstrated understanding of the Best Interest Framework including knowledge of current attachment, trauma & child development theories
• Demonstrated ability to conduct ongoing child well-being Best Interest assessments that inform Family Action Plans developed with families.
• Demonstrated ability to identify & understand complex issues that impact on families experiencing vulnerability.
• Ability to assist parents with the positive development of their parenting skills utilizing strength-based family interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to participate and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment & with external agencies.
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Demonstrated capability to adhere to case file management and data entry requirements.
• A valid Police Check
• Current Working with Children check.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence
• COVID-19 Vaccination in accordance with the Chief Health officer COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions
• Flu Vaccination

What’s in it for you

BCH is in a significant growth phase, creating an exciting environment for staff to develop their careers while simultaneously having a direct impact on regional communities.

BCH staff also enjoy the following perks:

• A culture which supports your wellbeing and personal growth
• Salary packaging, including novated leasing
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Flexible work options and work life balance
• Study support
• A coastal lifestyle in the beautiful Bass Coast region

For further information please contact Jo Choyce on 0437 355 229 or contact Human Resources via email [email protected] using the subject line: Integrated Family Services Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

As a Child Safe organisation, Bass Coast Health promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

Bass Coast Health celebrates and supports our employees and community and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. BCH welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as LGBTIQ+ and people with disability.

Bass Coast Health is a smoke free organisation