Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker – Mid North Coast

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and EAP

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Port Macquarie is recruiting Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworkers to support families and communities. You will work sensitively with children, parents and carers, in collaboration with other agencies to assess safety and well-being, and to develop safety plans through home visits.

Two pathways exist: with a relevant qualification or with two years’ experience in child welfare.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree qualification preferred.
• Two years’ experience with vulnerable children, young people and their families if not qualified.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with Aboriginal communities, with strong verbal and written communication.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Paid Working with Children clearance number.
• Documented verification of Aboriginality confirming Aboriginal status.
• Identified role open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
• Race is a genuine occupational qualification under AU law.

Responsibilities

• Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people.
• Work in partnership with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving.
• Walk alongside families to set goals that build on their strengths, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visits.
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.
• Manage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their families.
• Be involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending court.
• Participate in individual and group supervision.
• Participate in Aboriginal cultural supervision.
• Understand the challenges of making tough decisions to support safe and loving homes.

Skills

Courage

Curiosity

Cultural strength

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's licence

Education

Diploma or degree preferred

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Port Macquarie is recruiting Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworkers to support families and communities. You will work sensitively with children, parents and carers, in collaboration with other agencies to assess safety and well-being, and to develop safety plans through home visits.

Two pathways exist: with a relevant qualification or with two years’ experience in child welfare.