Macarthur Family & Youth Services is looking for an enthusiastic, highly skilled and dedicated person to provide child focused outreach family support to families with dependent children and young people.

JOB PURPOSE:

This position delivers services through the Child Youth and Family program to families with children 0-17 years. 

Provide child focused outreach family support to families who have dependent children. A holistic approach is to be taken in providing a supportive role when assisting parents in improving their parenting skills and creating a safer environment for their children.

The Caseworker will adhere to guidelines and provide quality services to clients through case management and support, assessing the strengths and needs of the child and family, including any risks, planning, and coordination of a variety of appropriate supported services. To meet the individual child’s needs while monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the services being delivered.

Maintain professional development in relation to identified best practices, understanding and apply reporting requirements including Mandatory Reporting and other legislative requirements. 

A function of the Caseworker is to undertake activities to implement the case plans for client and families including information and advice, support, advocacy, and referrals to relevant agencies or specialist services, and skills development to help the client and family achieve outcomes. 

selection criteria

1. Qualification in social work, social sciences or related discipline 
2. Experience providing casework to children, young people and or families
3. Demonstrate your understanding of the issues affecting families, including homelessness, mental health, drug and alcohol and domestic violence
4. Experience working with families with child protection concerns
5. Experience facilitating groups
6. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in developing professional and interagency relationships 
7. Proven ability to maintain accurate and thorough case notes and complete reporting requirements to the highest standard
8. Competence in use of keyboard and standard PC software including excel
9. Current full drivers licence and access to a vehicle with comprehensive insurance
10. NSW Working with Children Check Clearance & Criminal Record Check

benefits

​Pay Level: Social Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 level 3 or 4 depending on qualifications and experience. 

As a not for profit organisation, our employees are able to take advantage of:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 of salary tax free.
• Salary packaging up to $2,650 meal / entertainment.
• Internal and external supervision.
• Flexible work arrangement including Working from Home subject to operational needs and productivity.
• Paid Christmas shutdown.
• 6 weeks Long Service Leave at 7.5 years.
• Laptop and phone 
• EAP – independent confidential counselling.
• Excellent training and professional development.
• Team building activities that include cultural and Christmas lunches, celebrating achievements and monthly awards / recognition.
• Celebrating calendar events.
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.

to apply

Your application will need to include:

• Your current resume
• Statement against each of the Selection Criteria outlined in the Job Description.

If you have questions relating to the position please contact Jaya Kunjaboo on: 02 4620 4667.

Previous applicants need not apply.