About the Role

• Full-time permanent opportunity based in Coffs Harbour
• Base Salary from $76,938 per annum, plus Super and access to salary packaging up to $18,550
• Work for an organisation that has a positive impact on the community

This role is responsible for the provision of early intervention and prevention advice and support, casework and case management of families, children and young people who are at risk of entering or escalating in the child protection system.

What your day to day will look like;

• Provide early intervention and prevention advice and support, casework and case management services to families with complex needs in the Family Support Program
• Provide planning support and structure for the safety of children and young people and take immediate action inline with Uniting policy and procedure where the safety of children and young person at immediate risk
• Support parents/carers to develop their skills by modelling and teaching strategies utilizing home visiting or facilitating parenting groups/playgroups as well as ante-natal groups
• Assess families strength and needs using Uniting’s Early Intervention Assessment Tool to formulate goals that are child focused and address the safety and well being of the child
• Advocate and effectively on behalf of service users and linking them to ongoing support

About you

• Relevant tertiary-level qualifications including social sciences, welfare or other area that is related to the role
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with children and families using a strengths-based approach.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principals of early intervention.
• Demonstrated understanding of children’s developmental stages and practical parenting strategies.
• Experience of working with diversity including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse families.
• Proven communication skills and the ability to identify needs, strengths and potential risks.
• Current drivers licence and willingness to use own or private vehicle (with comprehensive insurance) for work related travel if required, and willingness to transport families and children.
• Ability to work flexible hours

Benefits & culture 

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. People with a disability, or who identify as LGBTQI or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply.

• Salary from $76,938 per annum, plus super and access to salary packaging
• Access to a range of employee benefits (U-Rewards program, flex time and additional week of annual leave over Christmas, Benestar Employee Assistance Program and the Uniting With Hearts Reward and Recognition Program
• Ongoing professional and personal development opportunities across our varied service streams.

If you have any questions or require further details then please contact Soraya Kauhiva on 0466 867 721 or [email protected]

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check, Working with Children Check and relevant employment references.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 11:55PM