Description:
Integrated Family Services Senior Practitioner
Sunshine, Victoria
Full time, Maximum Term Contract until January 2026
About Us
At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.
Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Focused on providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.
Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness .
The Position
The Integrated Family Services (IFS) Program is an evidence- informed, culturally safe program partnering with the children, family, and other services to provide an integrated service within the Best Interests Case Practice Framework, funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. The Senior IFS Practitioner provides high quality service delivery through individual and group-based implementation of high quality, culturally sensitive and accessible services to vulnerable children, young people, and their families. The Senior Practitioner is responsible for ensuring high quality practice through formal supervision, service development, quality improvement practices and the provision of casework across the Integrated Family Services Program
The IFS Senior Practitioner manages high risk and complex cases and offers evidence- informed intensive, whole of family case support and specialist services by designing flexible and innovative interventions to address the needs and increase the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and families. Through engagement, evidence-based assessment, planning and the review of services, the Senior Practitioner promotes sustainable change that achieves positive social, emotional, educational and health outcomes for children and their families. Delivery of service occurs primarily through ongoing implementation, review, and progress of assessment of the needs of the client to deliver evidence[1]informed best practice programs and services as directed by the Victorian Leadership Team in line with Baptcare strategic objectives for the Community Services teams in Victoria.
About You
- Ability to supervise, coach and develop staff
- Familiarity with program-funded environments and risk assessment frameworks
- Ability to adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
- Ability to think strategically, work creatively, effectively and in an innovative manner
- Excellent communication skills, in written and verbal English, highly impactful influencing, negotiation, persuasion and problem-solving skills including capacity to develop trusted relationships with consumers and community
- Evidence-informed understanding of child development and the impact of trauma and violence on adults, children, and young people
- Stakeholder management and the ability to build strong, credible relationships with local movements and networks, government associations, business leaders and other relevant stakeholders
- Be self-directed and work autonomously and demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong computer skills and use of full suite of Microsoft office
- Adaptable to changing environments while maintaining and promoting client-centred practices
Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or other relevant Human Services qualification
- A minimum of 3 years’ field experience (including leadership experience)
- Current Police Check (national and international if relevant)
- Current Working with Children Check
- Victorian Driver's License
What Is in it for You?
- Remuneration starting at a SCHADS Level 6.3 and salary packaging
- Career development and training opportunities
- Reflective practice
- Flexible work arrangements
About Us:
We are a diverse organisation driven by our Mission and Vision to create communities where everyone is cherished. We work across a range of community services across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.
How to Apply:
Please click on the 'Apply Now' button on the page to apply.
As part of your application please address the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
Applications close 5.00pm 21st March 2025.
Please forward queries to Catena Depasquale, Children and Family Services Manager, at cdepasquale@baptcare.org.au
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
Baptcare subscribes to a mobile and flexible work environment.
If you require support with the application process, please contact pcservices@baptcare.org.au
Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.
At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.
Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.
Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.