Job description
- Full-time, permanent position, based in Horsham
- Increase your take home pay with up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits
- 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning
About the opportunity
As an Integrated Family Services (IFS) Case Worker, you will provide case management and support to vulnerable children, young people and their families who are being impacted upon by disadvantage. In this role, you will support individuals and families experiencing 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.
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What’s on offer
In addition to base salary plus superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits.
Paid Parental Leave for up to 10 weeks.
10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning
About you
You are looking to join an organisation that truly supports vulnerable Victorians and Tasmanians to improve their lives.
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:
- A tertiary Qualifications in human services, disability, welfare, social work (desirable)
- A current eligible motor vehicle license to drive in Australia
- A sound knowledge of the underlying principles of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
- Knowledge of the statutory requirements related to working with young people and their families.
- Demonstrated experience working with young people and families
- Excellent knowledge of case management and issues that impact children, youth, and their families.
How to apply
Click APPLY NOW to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.
Please note, interviews may commence prior to application’s closing.
If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Tanya Henderson – Team Leader at [email protected], using the subject line: Integrated Family Services Worker – Horsham enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 0437 912 201 (during business hours)
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Visit us: vt.uniting.org.
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
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.