Initial Placement Practitioner
Job No:
158633
Location:
Wodonga
- Join an Employer of Choice and work within a passionate, enthusiastic and supportive team
- Purpose-driven role, supporting intake, assessment and short-term case management of all referrals into the Foster Care Program
- We'll consider candidates with varying levels of experience: experienced practitioners and recent graduates with placement experience, are welcome to apply.
- Attractive remuneration circa $86,944 - $92,773, plus super and salary packaging
About the Organisation
We are an independent, non-government, community-managed agency offering a range of quality services that are responsive to the varying needs of communities extending from the cities of Albury/Wodonga, Wangaratta and Benalla to townships throughout the Towong, Mansfield, Alpine and Indigo shires. By providing information, support and advocacy, we seek to empower individuals, families and community groups and contribute to a balanced, just and ethical society.
We are proud to be an Employer of Choice. Our Employer of Choice status has been achieved by maintaining a friendly, supportive and inclusive culture based on the values:
- Participation: We work with our clients, co-workers and other colleagues in a spirit of cooperation and common purpose.
- Respect: We value the unique history and character of everybody with whom we have contact and treat them with consideration and care.
- Excellence: We strive to attain the highest possible standards in our practice and relationships.
- Justice: We treat people impartially and fairly in all our decision-making and conduct.
- Honesty: We expect a high level of personal and organisational integrity with words and deeds that are transparent and trustworthy.
About the Benefits
At UMFC, we genuinely value our people. The remuneration for this role is circa $86,944 - $92,773 plus super.
Additional benefits which cement our position as an Employer of Choice include:
- Being a family-friendly workplace and supporting the maintenance of a healthy work/home balance
- Providing an opportunity for professional and personal growth and development
- Recognising contributions, valuing participation and rewarding achievement
- Providing flexibility in work arrangements where possible; and
- Maintaining excellent employment conditions with options for increasing remuneration through salary packaging
About the Opportunity
An opportunity has become available for an Initial Placement Practitioner to join our supportive team in Wodonga, Victoria.
Reporting to the Carer Management Team Leader, the successful candidate will be responsible for the central intake, assessment and short-term case management of all referrals into the Foster Care Program to ensure the provision of a safe, stable and nurturing environment to children in out-of-home care.
Key Responsibility Areas of this role will include (but are not limited to):
- Effectively undertaking the delivery of a high-quality Intake Service (in collaboration with the Team Leader), including gathering information to inform decision-making and promoting a positive working relationship with relevant stakeholders
- Undertaking a rigorous assessment of referrals to determine appropriate placement matching, ensuring Best Interest Case Practice principles are met, and to initiate family contact and/or assessment to assist in building positive partnerships
- Providing short-term case management, including initial placement establishment and maintenance of placements
- Working closely with the Carer Management Team to ensure quality induction of Carers into the Foster Care program; and
- Working in a strength-based framework, delivering high-quality, legally compliant, efficient and effective foster care services
The Position Description for this position can be found here.
About You
To be eligible to apply for this position, you'll require a qualification in Social Sciences or equivalent, as well as an understanding of and demonstrated experience in case management (including work placement experience). We're seeking a candidate with a knowledge of trauma and its impact on children and the ability to apply that knowledge.
Experienced candidates, and graduates, are both welcome to apply.
All candidates will need to possess or be able to obtain prior to commencement:
- Working with Children Check - Victoria and NSW
- Satisfactory National Police Check
- Current driver's licence (you will be Wodonga-based however, the role will see you travelling throughout the region from time to time
Importantly, you will be a team player with strong communication skills, highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, and good levels of resilience. This role requires you to manage competing priorities and interact with people with a range of abilities and needs.