Parenting Support Practitioner - Sunshine, Australia - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Sunshine, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Number of Positions Available:
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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and mostloved 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.

Are you passionate about supporting your community?

About the role

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.

Responsibilities include

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 selfdetermination
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.

You will have

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

Benefits of working at The Salvation Army

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 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_