Parenting Support Practitioner

7 months ago


Sunshine, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Start your career with The Salvation Army today

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

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Are you passionate about supporting your community?

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Parenting Support Practitioner You will support efforts to build a community where fathers relate to their children. Additionally, you will facilitate evidence-based group parenting education programs and work with fathers who require parenting support through the delivery of strength based one-on-one parenting support sessions focused on the development of healthy, positive parent-child interactions.

Responsibilities include
- Drive ownership and adherence to CaPSS vision, mission and values of TSA
- Work under general direction of the Lead Practitioners and Team Leader
- Deliver highly effective parenting support services to families
- Develop positive relationships with fathers, children and broader community which encourage participation
- Effectively manage delivery of community engagement and development strategies
- Educate clients with their rights and responsibilities, including participation
- Develop communication strategies with families

This is a fixed term full-time/part-time position, 30.4 hours per week part-time, for 12 months, based in Sunshine, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5 Award.

You will have
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Early Childhood, Counselling, Community Development, Welfare or related. Degree Qualification preferred
- Relevant experience in a Social Service environment is required. Training and/or experience in family violence ideal
- Knowledge of lifestyle pressures, underlying drivers and social inequalities faced by people. in the community who are vulnerable
- Knowledge of basic community development principles and approaches
- Knowledge of crisis intervention approaches
- Use appropriate risk models to assess levels of risk, harm and well-being, including immediate risk
- VIC Driver's Licence
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Benefits of working at The Salvation Army
- We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_



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