Parent Engagement Practitioner

1 week ago

Narre Warren, Australia Uniting Vic.Tas Full time

**Max Term Part-time position until 30 June 2026| Based at Narre Warren**:

- **Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits.**:

- **10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning**

**Your new role**:
As a Parent Engagement Practitioner of the School Attendance Support Program, you will:

- Promote the SASP program within the Cranbourne/Clyde areas, to primary schools, families and services.
- Undertake screening, intake and assessment of families referred to the SASP program.
- Actively engage with families waiting for allocation, maintaining regular contact and providing support when required.
- Provide brief intervention support to families that are referred to SASP, but where the program’s wait list is at capacity or where the family may not fully meet SASP eligibility criteria.

**About the program**:
The School Attendance Support Program (SASP) is an innovative program servicing the Cranbourne/Clyde areas that aims to support children and their families to improve primary school attendance. SASP works with families when children are starting to display early signs of school can’t behaviours exploring the barriers to a child’s school attendance and supporting early and sustainable change. SASP is a free and voluntary program funded through Communities For Children Cranbourne.

**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 5 + super**, you can access the following.
- Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
- 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 counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
- Our people are central - access leadership development.
- Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

**Your skills and experience**:
You will bring:

- A degree in social work, psychology or a related tertiary qualification relevant to child and family welfare
- A good understanding of the ‘Best Interests’ framework, CYFA 2005 and the Child Protection system
- Sound knowledge of child development and experience in working with challenging behaviours
- Demonstrated knowledge and insight into barriers to school attendance and related issues such as family violence
- Demonstrated ability as a practitioner in the child, youth and family welfare field
- Valid and current Driver’s Licence

View the position description here.

**How to apply**:
Click **APPLY** to submit your interest.

For any questions, please reach out to **Jessica Homicki, Team Leader School Attendance Support Program** on **0466 648 793** 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.

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