Family Preservation and Reunification Practitioner

About the role:

The FPRR Program includes an initial intensive intervention phase, delivered through a mobile and integrated approach, followed by a sustained service support phase, aimed at preventing at-risk children entering or re-entering care. 

FPRR work collaboratively with families, child protection and the families support systems to assist the family to develop and achieve self-identified goals. Families may be experiencing complex challenges such as early Child Protection involvement, disability-related care needs, mental health concerns, substance use, family violence, or their own history of being in care.

The FPR Practitioner will provide whole-of-family, outreach, wraparound services to families where children’s ages range from unborn to adolescents. Working flexibly, as part of a team they will report to the FPR Coordinator.

The FPR Practitioner will deliver services in the home and community as needed for approximately 4 to 6 months. However, if needed the intervention may benefit from more extended engagement before being referred to other services. The team will deliver services in the family’s home with FPR Practitioners being with the family several times per week to build the families capacity to provide for their children’s health, safety, and development as well as work towards building their self-reliance and sustainability through access to education, vocational training, and employment

This is a Full-Time Fixed Term Opportunity (Ending in April 2027) based in Footscray within our Family Preservation Reunification Program. The position reports to the FPR Coordinator

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience and skills in assessment and clinical interventions and family centred practice with vulnerable children, young people and families with complex needs
• Sound knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and policies relating to child welfare and the Best Interests of the Child Practice Model.
• Highly developed skills in assessing risks, needs and safety for vulnerable children, young people and families.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, written, verbal and computer skills.

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information, please contact:

Karryn Laurie at Karryn.Laurie@mackillop.org.au or on 03 8746 0549

Our offer:

• Hourly Rate based on SCHADS Award Level 5 dependent on qualification and experience.
• Salary packaging – we can help you to maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.