Full-time ongoing and 12-month Fixed-term contract positions available

Position based in Wodonga or Wangaratta

• Be part of a values-driven organisation that provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• We offer attractive remuneration packages with excellent benefits, including salary packaging, novated leasing and well-being programs
• Achieve positive outcomes and sustainable change in the lives of children, young people, individuals and families within our regional communities.

Your journey to making a meaningful impact begins here with UMFC as our newest Family Services Practitioner.

Join us in making a difference!

The Role

As our next Family Services Practitioner, you will provide support to children and families referred by The Orange Door using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach. You will provide case coordination, develop and review Child and Family Action Plans, work therapeutically with parents/carers and their children to create meaningful and sustainable change and co-facilitate group work programs. Your responsibilities will include analysing Best Interests domains, collaborating with other services and stakeholders, maintaining client information and recording databases, completing casework and case closures in a timely manner, and contributing to the delivery and improvement of high-quality services.

Join us on a remarkable career move, immersing yourself in a thriving organisation guided by a profound vision that every child and young person is cared for.

Your Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required.
• Proven ability to handle complex family situations and apply case management principles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Team-oriented, innovative, motivated, adaptable, and emotionally intelligent.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on families and children in our community, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or a confidential chat, connect with Zoe Singer at zsinger@umfc.com.au

Ready to Apply?

Embark on a fulfilling career journey with UMFC! To apply and/or to download the Position Description please visit our careers page at https://careers.umfc.com.au/Vacancies and enter ref code: 6670580

Applications will be assessed upon receipt.

Employment with UMFC is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check and relevant 'Employee' Working with Children's Check.

UMFC is committed to the safety, well-being and empowerment of all children and young people.

UMFC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.