Parenting Support Practitioner

We are seeking a dedicated Parenting Support Practitioner! You will support to build a safe and inclusive community where parents want to raise their children. Additionally, you will facilitate evidence-based group parenting education programs and ongoing Parenting Support groups or playgroups.

• Deliver highly effective and appropriate Parenting Support services to families
• Delivers highly effective and developmentally appropriate evidenced based support services to children and families
• Develops positive and effective relationships with those in a parenting role, children and the broader community which encourage self-determination
• Effectively manage the delivery of community engagement and development strategies and activities
• Educate and assist clients with regard to their rights, roles and responsibilities, including participation and empowerment strategies ​

This is a permanent part-time position, 26.6 hours per week, based in Sunshine, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 5.

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Early Childhood, Counselling, Community Development, Welfare or related field, a degree qualification preferred
• Relevant experience in Social Service environment is required
• As CaPSS comes under the TSA FV Stream - training and/or experience in family violence is ideal
• Understanding and commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army
• A VIC Driver's Licence
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends

• We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.