The Role
Rapid Response (click for more info) is an evidence-based program where you hold a small caseload of only two families, providing families with short-term and intensive (up to 15 hours per week) face to face support.
A safety-focused plan is developed with child protection and the family, and provides intensive, in-home support to address the crisis and immediate needs identified. Rapid Response Practitioners focus on addressing the protective concerns utilising a strengths-based approach that incorporates coaching and role modelling to build on parental strengths, skills, knowledge and resources to increase the levels of safety within the home.
Who we are looking for:
- Previous experience in a therapeutic environment ideally utilising recognised therapy practices such as CBT
- Knowledge and experience working with families with complex needs, mental health, AOD, family violence
- Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships and rapport with families using innovative approaches
- Willingness to work outside of normal hours to see families together and at home
- Ability to engage quickly and assess risk
Qualifications
- Professional experience and relevant qualification(s) in social work, psychology or a related discipline is essential, diploma level qualifications are suitable with relevant experience.
What makes this such a great role for you:
- You get a salary starting at $106,387 plus super.
- Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
- SCHCADS award level 6.
- Full time, permanent.
- Work from our great office space in Bendigo.
- Quality supervision and feedback on your practice.
- Access to pool cars.
Ready to take the next step:
Applications close on Sunday 8th December.
The next bit is easy, click apply below and submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and families.
To learn more about the role a full Position Description is available here: 
Practitioner PD FS FPR RR E AW6 0520242 V1.3 (3).pdf
The advert is only meant to be an overview. For further enquiries please contact Jasmine Price at jasmine.price@anglicarevic.org.au via email in the first instance to arrange a time to talk or ask any questions.
