About us:

At Bethany we value people and build upon their strengths. We are innovative and for over 150 years we have been supporting individuals within the community by developing new ways of working to make a difference. We have a broad range of programs from providing early childhood education and care through our 22 Kindergartens, to tailored community services to support children and families wellbeing.

About the role:

Bethany is excited to advertise for the role of Children and Young Person’s Practice Leader. This position is full time and ongoing and is based at the Barwon Orange Door. The core purpose of this role is to provide evidence informed guidance and practice leadership on risk assessment, management and planning and provide expert advice to the Orange Door workforce in relation to complex family vulnerability and wellbeing interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support practice that prioritises evidence informed child and family wellbeing interventions.
• Lead, mentor and develop Orange Door practitioners and team leaders in child and family wellbeing practice.
• Liaise with and provide specialist or secondary consultation to organisations and services within The Orange Door network in order to discuss service issues and ensure ongoing safety of children and victim survivors.
• Work collaboratively with area based high risk family violence Coordinator to support multi-agency responses to people referred to high-risk responses from The Orange Door network.
• Provide sound judgement and authoritative advice on risks, priorities, accountability, and practice issues for service improvements to The Orange Door team and where relevant, the Orange Door Manager and/or relevant Orange Door governance groups.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership and integrated practice approach.

About you:

• A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, social science, human services or equivalent.
• Established expertise and capability to lead and embed Children and Young Person’s practice.
• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment and risk management in relation to infants, children and young people.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal, advance written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in leading family violence practice within complex service delivery contexts, particularly multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approaches.

Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrate commitment to social justice and social inclusion and advocates for service users to achieve positive change.
• Demonstrates a strong and ethical commitment to gender equality.
• Maintains a positive approach to change and adapts to new or different ways of working.
• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills, actively participates in all aspects of the role, supports colleagues and values diversity in the team.
• Models and promotes organisational values including self-awareness, self-management and social awareness in communications, problem solving and conflict resolution and promotes Code of Conduct.
• Is aware of relevant legislation and ensures compliance in work practices.
• Shows initiative and looks for ways to work dynamically

What we offer

• A diverse and inclusive environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program

In order to comply with mandatory Child Safety Standards, all employment is subject to a valid and current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Bethany celebrates diversity and seeks to engage respectfully with people of diverse experiences and backgrounds.

A position description is attached.