* Max Term Full time position until 30 June 2027
* Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
* Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
About the program
Restoring Families is for children and young people from pre-birth and up to the age of 18, and their families, experiencing multiple, complex needs, and who are at elevated risk of pervasive, lifelong harm to their safety, development and wellbeing.
Your new role
As an Area-based Restoring Families Coordinators (RFC) you will be providing a central point of contact for service access, coordination of targeted supports, as well as a mechanism for area level monitoring and reporting.
The RFC is stream-specific, information and data driven position. It is not a family facing role and is not involved in identifying families or direct case practice.
Benefits of working at Uniting
Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.
In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 6 + super, you can access the following.
* Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
* Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
* Free counseling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
* We recognise contributions with our annual awards programme!
* Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
Your skills and experience
You will bring with you:
* Minimum tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or a related discipline is essential
* Current Drivers License valid for Victoria
* Sound understanding of the child and family service system in Victoria, including demonstrated knowledge of relevant government policies and legislation
* Good understanding of the Family Preservation and Reunification Response, which forms the basis for Restoring Families
* Knowledge and understanding of justice services will be highly desirable.
* Strong knowledge of key local Child and Family Alliance partners including funded family service providers, Aboriginal community-controlled organisations and child protection services.
View the position description here.
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest.
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.
For any questions, please reach out to Rabia Sikander on 03 8792 8999 for a chat.
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: www.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.
Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.
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