Organisation : Uniting Victoria Tasmania
Location : Melbourne (Narre Warren)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Families, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 6 Feb, 2020
About the organisation
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org
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 Working With Children Check (in Victoria) and/or Working With Vulnerable People Check (in Tasmania) 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.
About the role
- Leading Community Services Organisation
- Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
- Part time (0.5 FTE) | Maximum term to August 2020
- Based at Narre Warren
We have an exciting opportunity for a Case worker to join our Finding Solutions program based at Narre Warren. The position is part time 38 hours per fortnight, maximum term until August 2020 (parental leave cover).
Responding to referrals by Child Protection, the Finding Solutions program aims to strengthen the family environment to avoid entry into out-of-home care. The program assists young people and their families to develop positive relationships and decision making.
The Case Worker will provide creative outreach responses to young people and their families who are experiencing complex and sensitive issues. The Case Worker will undertake risk assessments, family mediation and other supports to resolve issues that may jeopardise the young person’s placement in the family.
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 a field related to Social Work or Psychology.
Please address the following questions related to the Person Specification in your covering letter:
- Summarise your knowledge and applied use of the Child Youth and Families Act 2005 and Best Interest Principles
- Describe some examples of complex assessments and action plans you have undertaken with young persons and their families
- Provide some examples of how you have undertaken family mediation
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Case Worker – Finding Solutions via Pro Bono Australia.
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