Family Services Practitioner - West Melbourne, Australia - Uniting Vic

Uniting Vic

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West Melbourne, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Job no: 509702

Work type:
Maximum Term Full Time

Location:
Melbourne West

Categories:
Child, Youth and Families

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Leading Community Services Organisation:

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Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration:

Full-time, maximum term position until 30 June 2025:

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Based in Werribee

About the opportunity

The position will work with vulnerable children, young people and their families who are being impacted upon by disadvantage including poverty, trauma, substance abuse, mental health and family violence and are potentially at risk of becoming involved with the Child Protection system or are already involved with child protection.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or a related discipline is essential and;

Demonstrated skills and experience in working with disempowered and vulnerable people, for three to five years, including: Capacity to engage clients and establish effective helping relationships, Undertake strengthbased assessments, needs analysis, development of intervention plans and work with clients to bring about change; working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Understanding of the issues involved in casework with children, young people and families.
Knowledge and experience of a range of relevant intervention strategies and frameworks including children's developmental needs, parent skill development, working with diversity, drug and alcohol recovery, the cycle of violence, crisis planning and family and broader systems.

How to apply

Cover letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
Current resume (no more than 3 pages)

Applications close on Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Get in touch

For more information about the role, please contact Brodie Milich, Team Leader on

About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

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._

Advertised: 15 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 29 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time