Family Engagement Practitioner

1 week ago

Pakenham, Australia Uniting Vic.Tas Full time

**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**

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**

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact **Michelle Cauchi - Manager, Family Violence & Early Help** on** 03 8792 8995**.

**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**:unitingvictas.org.au
- 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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