Clinical Coordinator

Formed in 1917, The Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC) is Victoria’s largest provider of Residential, Community and Home-based early parenting services for families with children from birth to four years of age. With our Residential Early Parenting Centre in Noble Park and Community home-based services across Victoria, we play a special role in providing parenting education and support to thousands of families every year to give their children the best start in life. Our 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. We are very proud to have been rated within the Victorian Public Sector as one of the five best performing health services in the state for workplace culture, rated by our employees in 2023. The role The Clinical Coordinator will work 3 days per week from our Dandenong South office as part of the Home Based PASDS team, supporting infants, young children and their families to achieve optimal safety, connection, development and wellbeing goals. The role will support the Program Coordinator who is responsible for leading, mentoring and supporting a small multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care and support for children and families engaged in home based and community programs. The Clinical Coordinator works competently within their scope of practice to deliver and lead safe, evidence informed, person-centered care to achieve optimal outcomes for all children, providing face to face support to families in their own homes. The role will work collaboratively with Community Early Parenting Practitioners to provide exceptional service delivery to families experiencing vulnerability. The role also involves reviewing referrals for eligibility, pre-admission interviews, discharge planning, referrals to ongoing support where required and report writing requirements. This role will require providing written or verbal evidence in court as required by DFFH. As a leader, this role will involve making decisions regarding case direction and risk management in line with current legislation and QEC policy and procedures. Reporting to the Community Manager/Program Manager, the Clinical Coordinator is recognised as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team across various programs, working in alignment with QEC’s Model of Care, Clinical Practice Framework and the Victorian Government Best Interests Case Practice Model. About you Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology (or equivalent) or Division 1 Registered Nurse/Midwife, OR for a candidate with Diploma level qualification and extensive industry experience, the role will be considered at an Associate Clinical Coordinator level Demonstrated leadership experience in supervising and/or coaching staff or willingness to learn and develop this skill Demonstrated experience working with families experiencing multiple vulnerabilities Theoretical understanding of child and family health, wellbeing, safety and development. Experience in implementing an evidence informed approach to promote positive outcomes for children and families Understanding of the legislative requirements and guidelines that underpin Child and Family service system The successful candidate will have access to QEC's Clinical Starter Program which has been designed to support all new clinicians in developing skills and building knowledge to support them in the role of Clinical Coordinator. This program offers new starters ongoing support which includes one on one support from our learning team, a QEC program handbook, extensive induction and orientation program as well as scheduled clinical training. Benefits of working with us Generous public sector salary packaging 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) Extensive training, study leave and opportunities for professional development Access to QEC's wellbeing program, Employee Assistance Program and team building activities Free onsite car parking Use of a company vehicle (select community roles only) How to apply Please submit your Resume and a Cover Letter addressing your suitability to the position’s Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description on our website For further information please contact the People and Culture Team on . We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, families, visitors and employees at QEC. All QEC employees must maintain current Health Care Worker Immunisation requirements, undergo a Criminal History Check and hold a current Employee Working with Children Check. We exemplify QEC’s Values, the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and Values and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. We aim to provide a culturally safe environment for First Nations people and promote diversity and equal opportunity at QEC, to ensure all can enjoy a sense of belonging. #J-18808-Ljbffr