Are you passionate about making a positive impact on families in need? Do you have a background in Social Work or Advocacy? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you!

We are thrilled to introduce a new and essential role– Family Advocate. As a Family Advocate, you will play a pivotal role in providing support and advocacy services to families affected by the findings of the SA Paediatric Cochlear Implant Program Review.

This is a 6 Month Part Time Contract – 30 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a deep understanding of the program review findings and government responses.
• Assist families in comprehending the report’s recommendations and implications for their child’s future care.
• Provide advocacy and counselling services to support.
• Offer referrals to legal and counselling services when needed.
• Establish collaborative relationships with SA Health and other relevant services.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date client records and case summaries.
• Engage in regular reflective supervision with a supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or equivalent with at least two years of relevant experience.
• Professional experience in advocacy or case management for vulnerable individuals.
• Expertise in counseling people facing distress and grief.
• Familiarity with working from a trauma-informed perspective.

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage, and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

About the Benefits

• In addition to your salary, you can potentially package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. 
• To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider, Access Pay
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Early Intervention Physio Program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

Your Application

To Apply, please submit a cover letter addressing the position description and a current resume including the names of 2 current referees, including a past or current supervisor.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. Current application closing date is Friday, 6th October 2023.

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks