Specialist Disability Practitioner
Specialist Disability Practitioner
Join Cafs and help children, young people and families navigate disability supports, strengthen family capacity and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Employment type: Part Time 0.8 Fixed Term to 30 June 2028
Classification: Social Worker Level 5 (SW5)
Salary: $105,736 to $110,518 plus superannuation
Salary packaging options: Up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment
Location: Ballarat, VIC
Above award entitlements: Including 3 days paid Christmas Leave

About the opportunity
Cafs is seeking an experienced and passionate Specialist Disability Practitioner to join our Strengthening & Restoring Families team.

This specialist role provides an exciting opportunity to support vulnerable families where disability is present, helping children, young people and parents access the right supports while building family capacity and participation. You will provide direct support to families, specialist disability consultation to practitioners and contribute to strengthening disability-informed practice across the Central Highlands family services sector.

About the program
The Specialist Disability Practitioner Program supports vulnerable families where disability is present and assists children, young people and parents to access disability supports and participate effectively in the NDIS.

Working across the Central Highlands family services system, the program provides specialist consultation, capacity building and practical support to practitioners and families. The program focuses on strengthening whole-of-family functioning by integrating family services and disability supports, including NDIS, disability advocacy services, specialist schools and mainstream community supports.

About the role
As the Specialist Disability Practitioner, you will:

Support families to identify disability support needs and navigate the NDIS.
Assist with NDIS access requests, goal setting, planning and plan review preparation.
Deliver family-centred support that recognises the strengths, dignity and goals of children and parents with disability.
Integrate family services and disability supports to improve family functioning and sustainable care arrangements.
Develop strong relationships with Local Area Coordinators, Support Coordinators and disability service providers.
Coordinate support with schools, health providers and other mainstream services.
Provide specialist disability and NDIS consultation to family services practitioners.
Build practitioner capability through advice, secondary consultation and capacity-building activities.
Work collaboratively with DFFH disability practice specialists and specialist schools to identify families with complex disability support needs and support early intervention.
Contribute to improved disability-informed practice and coordinated service responses across the region.
About you
You will bring:

Tertiary qualifications (Diploma and above) in Social Work, Welfare Studies, Family Therapy, Psychology or a related discipline.
Experience and knowledge working within the NDIS sector.
Experience supporting vulnerable children, young people and families where disability is present.
Strong understanding of disability supports, NDIS processes and family-centred practice.
Experience providing consultation, advocacy and collaborative case support.
Ability to build productive relationships across disability, health, education and community service sectors.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex information in a clear and practical way.
Commitment to inclusion, child safety and culturally responsive practice.
Current Victorian Driver Licence.
Why join Cafs?
At Cafs, we are committed to creating safe, connected, diverse and thriving communities. We offer:

A unique specialist role supporting improved outcomes for children and families living with disability.
Opportunities to influence practice across the family services sector.
Ongoing professional supervision and development.
A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Meaningful work that strengthens access, inclusion and family wellbeing.
A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, child safety and eliminating family violence.
How to apply
If you are passionate about supporting families to access disability supports and creating better outcomes for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you. APPLY NOW!