Job Summary
- $80,000 - $84,999 per annum + salary packaging
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 20th Jun 2024
- Sydney > Bankstown
The Caseworker provides casework support to children, young people, foster carers and their birth families within the Multicultural Child & Family Support Program, with the aim of achieving permanency care outcomes. The Caseworker works with DCJ and other government and non-government organisations to deliver culturally responsive services to children, young people, foster carers and their birth families in a manner consistent with the SSI Multicultural Child and Family Support Program model and internal policies.
If successful for this role you will be undertaking child and family case work including assessments, planning, placement support, monitoring and reviews. You will develop, implement and review children and young people’s case plans as per OOHC policies and procedures using your knowledge of current permanency planning principles, ensuring the views and wishes of children and young people are considered.
This role will require you to liaise with the Department of Communities and Justice, other government partners, non-government organisations and other stakeholders in relation to referrals and reportable activity as per OOHC policies and procedures.
As a team player, the OOHC caseworker will contribute to the cohesion and support of the team members by assisting with home visits, assessments, and the use of thier language if needed
Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.
Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.
At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.
SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at [email protected] or [email protected] using the subject line: Family Preservation & Restoration Caseworker enquiry via EthicalJobs or call us at 0468 836 759
A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.
SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process, (including the application form), and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at [email protected] using the subject line: Family Preservation & Restoration Caseworker enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.