Restoring Families Practitioner
Core
Deliver evidence-informed, family-centred interventions to divert vulnerable children and families from statutory services and prevent progression into out-of-home care.
Role type
Senior Restoring Families Practitioner (Social Work)
Builds
Coordinated support plans for children and families with significant, enduring needs
Domain
Child protection, family services, community safety
Required skills
Complex case management, in-home assessment, trauma-informed practice, family violence intervention, legislative compliance (Children Youth and Families Act), team coordination, risk assessment
Preferred skills
NDIS experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, advanced theoretical frameworks
Technologies
Case management software, assessment tools
Responsibilities
Conduct intensive in-home visits to deliver interventions increasing parenting capacity; coordinate multi-agency teams (social, health, justice); perform risk and needs assessments; provide mentorship to colleagues; manage complex cases with autonomy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities