Intake Worker- Functional Family Therapy
Job no: 523406
Work type: Part Time
Location: Northern Suburbs
Categories: Family Services
- Every family has a story that deserves to be told and heard
- Part time, permanent, 19 hours per week
- Family focused, intervention involving alliance and involvement of the whole family
The Program:
FFT is an evidenced based model of behaviour change, that is therapeutically focussed, which aims to provide all family members with skills and knowledge to improve family communication, parenting skills and conflict management.
The aim of the program being to improve family communication and dynamics, creating positive and nurturing family environments young people involved with youth justice.
About the role:
We are looking for experienced Intake Worker for our FFT program in northern Melbourne, based at Broadmeadows.
The role will support the FFT Team with consults, intake, referrals, engagement, data collection as well as consultations with Youth Justice, supporting the team with other tasks as appropriate, including closure tasks and attendance at care team meetings.
Make Your Mark.
- Coordinate referrals and assess eligibility with the FFT Lead Practitioner, including intake interviews and documentation.
- Support case management by sharing intake data, identifying risks, and assisting with safety planning.
- Use your positive, strength based communication skills to rapidly build relationships and rapport with families.
- Intake is not only administrative but a relational engagement task, as the Intake Worker is often the first contact.
- Reduce barriers (transport, scheduling, persistent follow-up) to support early engagement.
Make A Move:
- A salary at SCHCADS level 5 which equates to around $100,776 plus super at 12% at full time (pro rata this amount)
- Permanent part time position. 19 hours per week. 0.5 which is 2 1\2 days per week.
- Based at our office in Broadmeadows.
- We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
- Access to discounted health insurance as well!
- A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
- Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
- A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition
What our people say- “I've genuinely never thought about going to another organisation. The opportunities, the innovation, the commitment to change and working with vulnerable families, young people and communities. It sounds really cliche, but you come into this work to make a difference and you can do that here. We work really hard to make differences in those spaces.”
How to Apply:
Click apply which will take you to the application portal, create an account and login. Submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.
To learn more about the role a full Position Description is available here: FFT Youth Justice Intake Worker PD FS FFT YJ AW5 092025 V1.0.pdf
If you have any questions at all please contact Barak Ben Or via email at barak.benor@anglicarevic.org.au
Applications close Sunday 2nd November
Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.
Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.
Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.
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