Family Support Caseworker – Coffs Harbour

• We are seeking a dedicated Caseworker to join our Family Support Program
• Based in Coffs Harbour
• Full time, 13 month, maternity leave contract (35 hours per week)
• Salary from $76,938 per annum, plus super and access to salary packaging

This role is responsible for the provision of early intervention and prevention advice and support, casework and case-management, of families 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 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 in line with Uniting policies and procedures where the safety of children and/or young person is at immediate risk.
• Co-facilitate young parents ante natal classes on a weekly basis.
• Support parents/carers to develop their skills by modelling and teaching positive parenting strategies.
• Conduct home visiting and facilitate parenting groups/playgroups.
• 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 effectively on behalf of service users and linking them to ongoing support.

About you

• Relevant Community Services qualification (minimum diploma level)
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with vulnerable 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.
• 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] using the subject line: Family Support Caseworker – Coffs Harbour enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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