• Permanent part time position (3 days per week)

About the opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Duty and Intake Officer to join our Care and Placement Services Program. The role will work closely with the Placement Coordination Unit and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) to establish placements for children who are referred to our Care and Placement Services Program operating across Inner and Outer Gippsland.

As a Duty and Intake Officer, you will manage the daily duty system and provide information and assistance to carers, consumers, community members, volunteers and other stakeholders. The role will oversee the timely acceptance of referrals for placement from DFFH and support Case Managers with case allocation, case planning, review and case closure processes. The Duty and Intake Officer will also assist with program administration and reporting requirements.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a relevant tertiary qualification in community services, social work, welfare work or a related discipline.

You will also have:

• Knowledge of the out of home care sector and the resources and services available across the Gippsland region
• Demonstrated ability work collaboratively with other agencies and professionals to achieve optimal client outcomes
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem solving skills

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Allanah Settle – Manager, Care & Placement Services on (03) 5144 7777.

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.

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