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Form of workAbout the opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for two Lead Family Practitioners to join our Homes 4 Families (H4F) Program. The H4F Program delivers housing and family services support to children and families who were provided with emergency hotel accommodation after experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides intensive and flexible wraparound case management support to assist these families to transition into stable, safe longer-term housing.
As a Lead Family Practitioner, you will provide long-term case management support to a caseload of approximately 6-8 families as they move out of hotels and into longer-term homes. The Practitioner will utilise a strengths based, child and family centred approach to enhance the safety, wellbeing and stability of the children and family unit. The role will undertake risk assessments, provide assertive outreach, develop Family Action Plans, facilitate care team planning and support families to engage with local community networks.
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What’s on offer
Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.
In addition to a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay.
We also offer a 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare at Uniting Early Learning Services.
About you
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a degree in social work, psychology or a child and family welfare related discipline.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated case management experience within the child, youth and family welfare sector
- Demonstrated understanding of the Best Interest Principles and the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
- An understanding of the challenges and stigma faced by people experiencing homelessness
- A strengths-based, family-centered approach to case management
- Sound risk assessment and risk management skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
How to apply
Apply today by uploading the following as part of your application and we’ll be in touch shortly:
- Cover letter (outlining your suitability according to the person specification in the position description)
- Current resume
Applications will be assessed as they come through so please don’t delay submitting your application as interviews will be held immediately.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Rhodes – Project Manager, Homes 4 Families on 0466 532 ***.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
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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.
