Organisation : Uniting
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Part-time
Salary type : Other
Application closing date : 2 Dec, 2021
About the organisation
About the role
- Leading community services organisation
- Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration
- Permanent part time, 19 hours per week
- Based at Narre Warren
About the opportunity
As part of our Family Preservation and Reunification Response Program, the Finding Solutions Plus Program provides case management support to young people aged 10 to 15 years who are at imminent risk of being placed in out of home care for the first time. The program also supports young people to return home to their parents care where possible.
As a Case Worker you will:
- Provide outreach assessment, mediation and a range of supports to young people
- Support the development of therapeutic action plans
- Use a strengths based approach to empower young people and their families to self-determine plans that promote the young person’s safety, development and permanency of placement
- Maintain comprehensive case notes and prepare high level reports
View the full position description here
About you
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline.
You will also have:
- Sound understanding of the Best Interests Framework and Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
- Extensive professional experience in the field of child, youth and family services, including experience working with or for Child Protection
- Proven ability to engage young people and their families
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement appropriate interventions which strengthen family decision-making and relationships
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
How to apply
If this sounds like you, find out more about this role or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:
- Cover letter (outlining your suitability according to the person specification in the position description)
- Current resume
Applications close Thursday 2 December 2021
Get in touch
Christina McInnes – Team Leader, Family Preservation & Reunification
T: (03) 9704 8377
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au
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. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce in Victoria receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.
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.
How to apply
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Please quote in application: Case Worker - Finding Solutions Plus via Pro Bono Australia.
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