Join our Family Services Team.

• Permanent full-time position
• 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

The Active Hold Practitioner position within the Navigator Program involves supporting young people aged 12-17 who are disengaged from education, providing crucial assistance during the "active hold" phase before they receive full case management services. This role requires the practitioner to engage with young people and their families through various communication methods, ensuring at least fortnightly contact, and assessing their needs and risks. The practitioner will support up to 55 young people, triaging cases, identifying immediate opportunities for support, and coordinating with schools and other key stakeholders to facilitate re-engagement in education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting ongoing risk and needs assessments.
• Maintaining accurate case records.
• Adhering to program guidelines.
• Ensuring effective communication and documentation within the DE and Navigator Data Management System.
• Fostering relationships with schools, education providers, and other community partners to ensure the best outcomes for the young people in the program.

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.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops. 

Your skills and experience

You should have a relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development/Community Welfare, or a similar field, along with a current Victorian driver's license.

You will also have:

• Experience working with young people and families impacted by mental health issues, substance misuse, and family violence.
• A strong understanding of the Child Protection and Out of Home Care systems, experience in risk assessment, and a demonstrated ability to engage with schools and vocational training providers.
• Experience in developing and implementing effective interventions, with a sound understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Knowledge of culturally safe practices for diverse communities, including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, CALD, and LGBTIQ+ groups, is crucial.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other professionals and stakeholders.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Celia Wilmot – Team Leader, Navigator Program on 0479 192 239 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.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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