• Part-Time Permanent Position - 22 hours per week
• Negotiable days of work
• Not for Profit Organisation - Camcare / Access Health and Community

The Opportunity

The IFS Caseworker position provides case management, outreach support and group programs to vulnerable families to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by addressing protective concerns and enhancing family functioning.

The IFS Caseworker role will suit professionals with experience and interest in the Family Services sector with a commitment to working with a child focussed, family centred approach. Knowledge and experience of working within the Best Interests Framework, plus knowledge of attachment and trauma would be an advantage.

The position is part of the Integrated Family Services Team and is based primarily at our Ashburton office.

Responsibilities

• Provide case planning, management and support with families.
• Work within a child-focussed, family-centred approach to service delivery.
• Utilise outreach strategies to engage families who may be reluctant to use the service
• Develop realistic and achievable action plans with families
• File management
• Networking with internal and external stakeholders

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or related discipline
• Experience working with vulnerable families.
• Demonstrated skills in risk assessment and understanding of the Best Interests Case Practice Framework
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to be self-directed

Culture & Benefits

People love working at Access Health & Community because we offer:

• Generous salary packaging opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Commitment to work-life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading

About Access Health & Community

We are a not for profit community health organisation operating in over thirteen locations across Melbourne. With caring at our centre, our mission is to build healthier lives together with our communities and deliver excellent health services for all. AccessHC delivers medical, health and community services for all ages. We employ over 300 employees across Eastern Melbourne.

To Apply

Please click Apply Now to submit your application including your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Please refer to the position description below for the key selection criteria and further information.

Access Health and Community is a Child Safe Organisation

Access Health and Community is a provider of disability services. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a NDIS Screening Check and if necessary, an International Police check prior to any appointment.

Access Health and Community actively encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples and people from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse background

For more information contact:

Gabrielle Kirwan
Manager IFS
[email protected] using the subject line: Integrated Family Services Case Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs

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