Relationships are at the heart of why CatholicCare exists. We help people to build positive relationships, and repair connections when needed. CatholicCare works on behalf of the Archdiocese of Melbourne and the Diocese of Sale with a mission to break down the barriers to social inclusion by strengthening families and communities.

We are currently seeking a part time (4 days/wk or 0.8 FTE) Family Practitioner to join our Family Wellbeing Support Service (FWSS) team based in Melton for a maximum term contract until 30 June 2021.

FWSS provides flexible and responsive services to children, young people and their families to identify risk factors or issues that may lead to poor mental health outcomes later in life and address these issues.

The Family Wellbeing Practitioner will provide intensive, long-term, early intervention support for children, young people and their families. Specifically we have a large number of clients with ADHD/ASD and a significant part of the role will be advocating for families with the NDIS and other services, referring families to specialist supports when their child is diagnosed with ASD.

The program will also provide community outreach, mental health education, community development activities, and therapeutic group based programs.

As the successful applicant you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology or another relevant area
• Knowledge and understanding of needs of families experiencing mental health issues
• Knowledge and experience working with children with Autism/ADHD
• Experience navigating NDIS referral pathways and advocating for clients to negotiate appropriate support plans for children with a disability

• A range of assessment, intervention and interaction skills including demonstrated ability to deliver case management services to families with mental health issues and demonstrated skills in developing and delivering group programs
• Demonstrated ability to liaise across service providers (government & non-government) at both casework and program development levels and the ability to negotiate for the development and delivery of services which more effectively engage with families

This offer of employment and commencement in the position is conditional upon receipt of a successful Police Record check assessment, and International Police check (if you have lived overseas for 12 months continuously in the past 10 years), and a Working with Children Check. CatholicCare has PBI tax status, and the salary can be packaged to the benefit of the incumbent.

CatholicCare is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process.

Enquiries can be directed to the HR team on (03) 9287 5554.