2 x Full time | Maximum term positions to 30 June 2025 with likelihood to extend Your new role The Integrated Family Services Program supports families who are experiencing high levels of stress and difficulties that impact on parenting, family life and children’s well being. Responding to referrals from The Orange Door, the program provides assertive outreach and home-based supports. In a typical day, a Family Services Practitioner might: Use a creative approach to arrange a visit with a reluctant new family Build rapport to carry out a strengths and risk assessment in the client’s home or child’s school Review with your supervisor plans to support a family’s goals Consult with Child Protection Discuss a difficult case with your team members in a Reflective Practice meeting Your skills and experience You will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology or a related discipline. You will also have: An understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and Best Interests Framework Demonstrated experience in undertaking risk assessments and planning appropriate intervention strategies A strengths-based, child-centered approach to case management Capacity to work flexibly and innovatively to meet the needs of families, children and young people Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 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 Felicity Townsend – Manager, Child & Family Services Inner East on 0478 259 906 for a chat. 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.