• Work intensively with families at the point of crisis in Rapid Response
• Work collaboratively with parents and set them up for success in Future Pathways
• Program delivery requires innovative new ways of thinking

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Previous experience in a therapeutic environment ideally utilising recognised therapy practices such as CBT and motivational intervewing
• 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.

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.
The Future Pathways program is an innovative approach built on practice elements such as motivational interviewing, communication skills building and goal setting to respond to identified needs and achieve real and demonstrable outcomes. You seek to address key intersectionality issues with families (e.g. substance use, mental illness, low income, social isolation) as identified by each regional FPR Response.