About Us
Formed in 1917, QEC is Victoria’s largest provider of residential and community based Early Parenting Services. We deliver a variety of different programs to more than 3,800 families annually - directly and in partnership with government and NFP partners across Metropolitan and Regional Victoria.
Many families face a variety of challenges that impact on their ability to nurture and support their young children. QEC programs are research-informed and tailored to meet the unique needs of each family and enable families to nurture, protect and enhance their children’s, safety, health and development.
The Role
Reporting to the Community Manager/Program Coordinator the QEC Case Worker is recognised as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. The role is responsible for delivering high quality, evidence informed case work aligned with QEC’s Model of care, QEC’s Clinical Practice Framework and the Best Interests Case Practice Model.
The Case worker role will work across various programs offered by QEC as directed by the Community Manager/Program Coordinator. This role is based in Morwell but may occasionally require travel and overnight stay.
About You
To be considered for this role you will possess:
o A tertiary qualification in nursing, community services, social work, psychology and/or behavioural sciences (or similar)
o Demonstrated ability to undertake complex casework with families (including pregnant women) and children who have experienced trauma.
o Proficiency in application of MARAM principles.
o Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, implement and review appropriate interventions to support the development of parenting capacity and family functioning.
o Demonstrated experience and theoretical understanding of the issues facing highly vulnerable parents in their ability to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their children.
o Ability to provide clear and effective communication, including preparation of reports, and correspondence in a timely manner and as required.
o Prepare comprehensive and defensible evidenced-informed parenting capacity and closure reports within required timelines.
o Provide clear, objective evidence in the Children’s Court as required.
o Provide culturally sensitive practice responses that understands the importance of culture in protecting and strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Provide culturally sensitive practice responses to culturally diverse families, including consultations with community CALD services.
For a detailed position description including selection criteria, please refer to http://www.qec.org.au/employment opportunities
To apply submit:
o A cover letter
Your resume outlining education and employment background.
For further information please contact People and Culture on 9549 2773 .
QEC fosters a positive culture of support, education and wellbeing. We have a wide range of workplace benefits including:
o 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
o Generous salary packaging
o Access to the QEC wellbeing program & EAP
o Study leave and opportunities for professional development
Use of company vehicle
Appointment is subject to up to date immunisation status, satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
QEC employees are required to comply with the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
QEC promotes diversity and equal opportunity in employment and is committed to a more diverse workforce.