- Permanent part time (3 days per week)
- Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
- 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning
About the opportunity
The School Attendance Support Program (SASP) is an innovative program delivered across government primary schools within the City of Casey and Cardinia Shire. The program supports at-risk young people to engage in education with the aim of improving school attendance and facilitating student, family, school and community integration.
As a Family Engagement Practitioner, you will work collaboratively with primary schools to identify and engage at-risk students with significant school attendance issues. The role will undertake thorough risk and needs assessments of children and families referred to the program and provide support to families on the holding list awaiting allocation. The Family Engagement Worker will also provide information to schools and families on referral pathways to other relevant services such as The Orange Door or Family Services.
What’s on offer
Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.
In addition to receiving a salary commencing at SCHADS Level 5 and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.
Paid parental leave (10 weeks) is available for eligible employees.
Receive 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
About you
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a degree qualification in social work, psychology or a related discipline.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated experience within the child, youth and family welfare sector
- Knowledge of child development, the barriers to school attendance and related issues
- An understanding of the Child Protection System, Children Youth and Families Act 2005 and Best Interests Framework
- Strong risk assessment and risk management skills
- Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills
Click here to view the full position description.
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 David Moroney – Acting Team Leader, Group Work & School Attendance Support Program on 0434 973 740.
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.
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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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