• One Permanent Full Time position and one position Fixed Full Time for 6 months available.

The Caseworker is responsible for the provision of case management for our clients across a range of therapeutic services including residential and outreach programs. Working in collaboration with the direct care team the Caseworker will develop case plans in accordance with the required standards, strengths-based principles, and good practices.

About Marist180

Marist180 is a not-for-profit organisation committed to creating positive change for vulnerable young people and their families. Marist180 is now seeking applications from experienced and committed Caseworkers.

About the Role

Primary accountabilities of the role of Caseworker include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain professional networks within the agency and community services to improve outcomes for our Clients.
• Provide specialist advice to residential and support staff on the engagement of our Clients in the case management and treatment process.
• Provide specialist case management advice to case management staff in planning, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of the case plans for our Clients.
• Assist in the provision of critical incident debriefing and ongoing support for staff and our Clients where appropriate.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the Care Team working with our Clients.
• Undertaking holistic assessment of our Clients including their safety, permanency and wellbeing needs.
• Coordinating and monitoring support and services for our Clients in residential services and outreach programs within a therapeutic trauma informed framework.
• Undertake case planning with our Clients and assist them to identify their goals and aspirations.
• Review case plans, in consultation with our Clients and internal and external stakeholders, on a quarterly basis.
• Work collaboratively with significant others such as family, carers, educational staff and individual therapists to support our Clients.
• Develop pathways with our Clients to make transitions, leave care and case closure.
• Build and maintain trusting therapeutic relationships with our Clients and their families.
• Drive the process of case planning and permanency planning for our Clients.
• Complete assessments and collect outcome data as required for reporting and care planning.
• Work with our Clients and their families to identify permanent placements through Family Finding and exploring restoration.

About you - Key Selection Criteria:

• Relevant Bachelor in Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working with young people 12-18 who have experienced complex trauma.
• Experience working with families and young people who have been in contact with the child protection system.
• Experience working with families towards restoration or contact arrangements.
• Unrestricted Driver's Licence.
• Current and valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Working with Children's Check.
• Clear National Criminal History Check.
• Provide M180 consent to complete a verification of the Residential Care Workers Register managed by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Next steps

This is a role where you truly can make a difference. Click “Apply Now” to submit your application.

For more information about the role please email [email protected] using the subject line: Caseworkers - Blacktown enquiry via EthicalJobs.