Family Coach

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Uniting Communities Full time

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year as they strive for bright futures and great lives. Through the dedication of over 1,800 passionate staff and volunteers, we offer a range of services to support the needs of individuals and our community to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can.
**About The Role**
Family by Family's (FbyF) vision is to see all families thrive, not just survive. The Family Coach is a diverse role, and coaches wear many hats. The Family Coach is responsible for building teams of Sharing Families and increasing their capability to enable effective change for Seeking Families. Coaches motivate, inspire, and problem-solve with families who have faced many different challenges and stresses in their lives, ranging from experiencing social isolation through to engagement with the child protection system. Family Coaches facilitate, rather than drive change.
This role is based at our **Christies Beach** office
More information about Family by Family can be found here: Family by Family | Uniting Communities
**_We want to hear from you if: _**
- You are passionate about making a difference in the community and helping others
- You want to be part of an energetic and supportive team
- You inspire and empower others with your can do attitude and drive
- A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Teaching, equivalent degree and or experience
- Demonstrated experience working with families, young people and children including Aboriginal and CALD families and communities
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Experience of recruiting, and working with volunteers
- A good understanding of community resources and experience in networking with other service providers to support families
- Knowledge of and demonstrated understanding of child protection and risk management.
- The ability to work well within a team and work autonomously

**About the Remuneration**
**Your Application**
Please attach a cover letter addressing the Position Description and a current resume including the names of 2 current referees.
- As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks._

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