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About Us

We are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia.  Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 320 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.

Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with.

Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity.  We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better!

About You

We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people’s lives.

If you are kind, compassionate, believe in a society that is fair and justice for all the community, then we want you!

Why Join Us

You will have:

• Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
• A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
• A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

We recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients’ aspirations and goals.  So, if you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you.

Did you know, we are a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace, and in 2021 we were ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work in Australia?

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. 

We are the difference

Uniting Country SA – Caring for Country People

ucsa.org.au

Position Location: Kadina

Position Status: Part Time FTE 0.6

Closing Date for Applications: 08th October 2023

The Children and Parenting Support Services program aims to ensure that children have the best start in life by focusing on targeted intervention approaches that bring about positive family functioning safety and child development outcomes for children and their families, particularly those who are vulnerable and/or disadvantaged.

The Coordinator will encourage parents of young children to enhance their parenting skills, expand their social connections and develop stronger community links through offering individual support and group parenting programs. 

Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role. 

You will:

• Complete comprehensive, professional case notes finalised within allocated timeframes on the relevant database/s.
• Plan and organise workload to achieve specified outcomes within set time frames including providing reports as required.
• Coordinate and facilitate groups, providing parents/caregivers with information, support and skills training on early childhood development, parenting and relationship skills.
• Provide services which help families focus on the needs of the children through child focused practice and child focused approaches.

It is essential for you to have: 

• Current Australian Drivers Licence.

It is desirable for you to have: 

• Certificate lV (or above) in a Human Services related discipline e.g. Community Services, Case Management, Disability, Mental Health, Youth Work, etc.
• Relevant experience in a paid or voluntary capacity in :
  • Facilitating activities for small groups.
  • Development and implementation of relationship education or skills building workshops.

You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA sites or interstate as required.

Our process requires you to provide a Resume, Cover Letter and a statement addressing the Duties and Responsibilities contained within the Position Description.  You will need to put this information in three (3) separate documents and upload each document.  

Refer to the Uniting Country SA Guide to Applying for more information.

All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.

Please contact Claire Roberts on 0437 602 385 for any questions concerning this position.

Please contact Donna Slade, Team Leader – People and Culture on 0419 222 915 for enquiries regarding the application process.