Lead Practitioner, Family Services — Transform Communities

Uniting Vic.Tas; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal entertainment benefit

Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks

Purchase leave

Public holiday opt-in

Invitation to shared pronouns

Job summary

Uniting Vic.Tas seeks a qualified social care professional to lead family services within the Strengthening Families stream. You will deliver community-based support, case management and collaborative planning with multiple stakeholders to safeguard children’s wellbeing and promote resilient families.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or related fields, and a strong foundation in family services, trauma-informed practice, and CYFA 2005.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in child, youth and family welfare.
• Experience with vulnerable families and adolescents.
• Strong knowledge of Best Interests Case Practice Model and CYFA 2005.
• Advanced understanding of child development, trauma and attachment.

Responsibilities

• Promote stability and wellbeing for children and young people.
• Coordinate and lead case coordination with multiple stakeholders.
• Connect families with community resources.
• Respond to concerns affecting parenting, such as mental health, AOD or family violence.

Skills

Demonstrated ability in child, youth &

Experience with vulnerable families

Best Interests Case Practice Model

Understanding of child development &-

Education

Minimum tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or related discipline

Job description

Uniting Vic.Tas seeks a qualified social care professional to lead family services within the Strengthening Families stream. You will deliver community-based support, case management and collaborative planning with multiple stakeholders to safeguard children’s wellbeing and promote resilient families.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or related fields, and a strong foundation in family services, trauma-informed practice, and CYFA 2005.