Are you a motivated and dynamic practitioner who loves working with our community in making a positive difference for children, young people, and foster carers?

Due to service changes the Out of Home Care (OOHC) service has the above full-time position available based in Wodonga.

OOHC service consists of a number of programs that are committed to ensuring the safety, stability and opportunity to thrive for vulnerable children and young people in our community.

Under the direction of the Team Leader Carer Management this position, is responsible for the central intake, assessment and short-term case management of all referrals into the Foster Care Program to ensure the provision of a safe, stable and nurturing environment to children in out of home care.

If you are passionate about UMFC's mission of 'Strengthening families and individuals to build vibrant communities' and strongly identify with our values of 'Participation, Respect, Excellence, Justice and Honesty' then please apply now.

To be successful in this role you will need a tertiary qualification in Social Sciences or equivalent.

Your application must include:

• A covering letter AND responses to the key selection criteria (as one document)
• A current curriculum vitae including qualifications, professional affiliations and employment history
• The names and contact details of three recent referees

For further enquiries please contact the Service Manager, Out of Home Care, Janine Lawler on 0260558000 or to [email protected] using the subject line: Practitioner Initial Placement - Out of Home Care - Wondonga enquiry via EthicalJobs.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are the successful candidate the following will be mandatory prior to commencement:

• A satisfactory National Police Check (completed and paid for by UMFC)
• International Police check where relevant
• Evidence of a current Victorian & NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

To apply for this job click the "Apply Now" button & enter ref code: 5988830.