About the role

Supporting the foster care team with annual reviews for foster carers..

The purpose of the position is to improve outcomes for children and young people conducting our annual reviews over the next 6 months. This is a short term, part time contract that will suit people returning to the workforce or looking for some extra work.

Work from home, with flexibility to work hours that suit you from 22 to 30 hours per week.

Please visit our website for further information on who we are, our work and our range of programs https://www.ozchild.org.au/

Who we are looking for:

• Tertiary Qualification in, Human Services, Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology with experience of training and assessment and foster care
• Shared Lives Training
• High level knowledge and experience improving outcomes for children in foster care
• Subject matter expertise in working with carers, improving delivery and managing the quality of program in foster care
• Current driving license (essential)
• Comprehensive understanding of foster care and the desire to do what works
• Experience contacting foster carers, conducting interviews and writing reports

What you will do:

• Improve outcomes through support, supervision and development of carers
• Interview foster carers
• Write annual reviews
• Continually improve the carer household experience
• Set carers up for success
• Annual reviews and compliance checks as well as reports and reviews

What we offer:

• Maximum term contract (6 months)
• Employment dates October 25th - April 25th
• SCHCADS Level 6 which is $46.91 per hour
• Flexibility to work 3 or 4 days per week
• Work from home
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a police check and provide a WWCC card for Victoria.

How to Apply

You can apply for this position today by clicking APPLY NOW below.

You can view the position description below and then submit a resume with a cover letter that outlines your skills and experiences as well as your motivation for applying.

For more information, a confidential discussion about the role or simply to ask a question, contact Paul Ridley, HR Advisor Recruitment on 03 9695 2243

COVID-19 - All interviews are currently being conducted via Microsoft Teams.

A position description is attached.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved. OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities.