• Multiple ongoing & max term positions available (FT/PT)

About the opportunity

The Integrated Family Services Program supports families who are experiencing high levels of stress and difficulties that impact on parenting, family life and children’s well being. Responding to referrals from The Orange Door, the program provides assertive outreach and home based supports.

In a typical day, a Family Services Practitioner might:

• Use a creative approach to arrange a visit with a reluctant new family
• Build rapport to carry out a strengths and risk assessment in the client’s home or child’s school
• Review with your supervisor plans to support a family’s goals
• Consult with Child Protection
• Discuss a difficult case with your team members in a Reflective Practice meeting

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology or a related discipline.

You will also have:

• An understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and Best Interests Framework
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking risk assessments and planning appropriate intervention strategies
• A strengths-based, child-centered approach to case management
• Capacity to work flexibly and innovatively to meet the needs of families, children and young people
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Click here to view the position description.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Rachelle Kennelly – Team Leader, Integrated Family Services on 03 9724 2222.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.