Coordinator - Family Connect Support Program

In this management role, you will be responsible for children, young people and their families experiencing or at risk of experiencing vulnerability. The Family Connect Support program will assist families who could benefit from support to address and prevent the escalation of current issues.

• Full time, permanent position (35 hours per week)

• Salary from $96,133 pa, plus applicable penalty rates, super and generous salary options

About the Role

• Leading and managing the Ongoing Case Coordination team to meet funding, performance requirements as well as supervise a small team of caseworkers

• Comprehensive knowledge of the SWS district wide service system in a way that benefits and supports children, young people and their families

• Ensure that all children, young people and their families who are transitioned to the Case Coordination team receive referral support, short term casework, case management and active holding responses that are appropriate and complexity

• Ensure that all children, young people and families have case plans in that are responsive to their complexity and needs

For more information about the role, please click the  FCS Coordinator 2 Family Work Coordinator (3).pdf

About You

• Relevant social work degree with relevant management experience

• Significant experience working with children, young people and their families

• Demonstrated experience in case work, case management and coordination within the child and family context

• Demonstrated understanding of the child protection framework

• Experiencing in developing and maintaining systems, processes and practice frameworks that promote quality service delivery

• Experience in the analysis of data and preparing data reports as part of program requirements

Even better

• Extensive knowledge of the service system within SWS

• Experience working with and managing services delivery for young people affected by mental health

In return we offer:

• Access to a range of employee benefits (U-Rewards program, Benestar Employee Assistance Program and the Uniting With Hearts Reward and Recognition Program)

• Ongoing professional and personal development opportunities across our varied service streams.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police Check and Reference Checks.

For more information about the role, email Soraya Kauhiva ********@uniting.org from the Uniting Talent Team.

 Applications close:  Wednesday, 14 January 2024