Position Title The Orange Door Barwon Practitioner - Colac Access Point Employment Type Full Time (Permanent) Entity COMMUNITY CARE Location Colac Area Health 2-28 Connor Street COLAC VIC 3250 Award Classification Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 - QUAL SOC WKR GR 1 YR 3 Hours 80.00 Position Summary The Orange Door Barwon Practitioner - Colac Access Point Up to full time 40 hours per week About Us Colac Area Health (CAH) is a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, and Community Care to a catchment population of approximately 30 000. Situated in the Colac Otway Shire, one of the most picturesque Victorian municipalities that provides city conveniences with a country charm close to beaches, waterfalls, and the Otway hinterland. As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as Australia's First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work. We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services. We are seeking an experienced, positive and motivated practitioner to join our team. The Barwon Orange Door is an intake service comprised of several specialist services including child and family services, child protection, and specialist women and men's family violence partner agencies. It provides integrated screening, intake, triage, response and assessment for: Vulnerable families in need of support with the care, wellbeing and development of their children and young people including unborns; Woman, children and young people experiencing family violence; Perpetrators of family violence. This role will largely be based at the Colac Access Point providing screening, intake and triage with some assessment and response work in providing help and support for family violence and the wellbeing and development of children and young people. The practitioner will need to provide their expertise to family violence referrals and apply a trauma-informed approach that promotes client's choice and empowerment. As our ideal candidate you will have : A Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification or a willingness to work towards the minimum qualification. https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners Experience in working with families and children with complex needs in a confidential, flexible and responsive manner, including providing comprehensive MARAM risk assessment and safety planning Ability to work with people from varying socio-economic and cultural backgrounds Working within a multidisciplinary team with a focus on integrated and collaborative practice Ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders Knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant frameworks and legislation related to Family Violence and Child wellbeing including the MARAM Framework, Best Interests Case Practice Model, Family Violence Protection Act (2008); Family Violence and Child Information Sharing Schemes, and, the Children, Youth and Families Act (2005) Demonstrated attention to detail with well-developed administrative and organisational skills to effectively manage high volumes of work and determine priorities whilst maintaining confidentiality and meeting targets and deadlines Confidence in providing effective and appropriate communication with a diverse range of stakeholders Computer skills in a Windows and Google Drive environment including: work processing, data collection and entry, internet and email Willingness to participate in further training and professional development Current Drivers Licence and Working with Children Check Applications close Wednesday 24th April 2024. To apply or for further information visit: https://colacareahealth.mercury.com.au Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check and participation in CAH's Immunisation Program Colac Area Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We at Colac Area Health are proud to be totally smoke free. Selection Criteria Essential: A Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification or a willingness to work towards the minimum qualification. https://www.vic.gov.au/mandatory-minimum-qualifications-specialist-family-violence-practitioners Essential: Experience in working with families and children with complex needs in a confidential, flexible and responsive manner, including providing comprehensive MARAM risk assessment and safety planning Essential: Working within a multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on integrated and collaborative practice Essential: Ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders Essential: Knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant frameworks and legislation related to Family Violence and Child wellbeing including the MARAM Framework, Best Interests Case Practice Model, Family Violence Protection Act (2008); Family Violence and Child Information Sharing Schemes Essential: Demonstrated attention to detail with well-developed administrative and organisational skills to effectively manage high volumes of work and determine priorities whilst maintaining confidentiality and meeting targets and deadlines Essential: Confidence in providing effective and appropriate communication with a diverse range of stakeholders Essential: Computer skills in a Windows and Google Drive environment including: work processing, data collection and entry, internet and email Essential: Willingness to participate in further training and professional development Essential: Current Drivers Licence and Working with Children Check Contact Person Emma Warton Contact Number 5232 5100 Closing Date 24/04/2024 Position Description (CH852022) The Orange Door Barwon Practitioner - Colac Access Point.pdf Open Application is having difficulty connecting to server. 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