Child Protection Caseworker - Hunter

Department of Communities and Justice; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Communities and Justice in New South Wales is seeking a dedicated professional to respond to reports about safety concerns involving children or young people who may have been harmed.

Key responsibilities include assisting families in formulating goals that meet their needs, developing safety plans, completing risk assessments, managing cases with high needs and high-risk families, and participating in individual and group supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, 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.
• Participate in individual and group supervision.

Job description

In this role, you will respond to reports about safety concerns surrounding children or young people who may have been harmed.

Key responsibilities

• Assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, 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.
• Participate in individual and group supervision.

What you need

• (If you are in your final semester of university you will not be able to commence on duty if successful until you have completed your degree).
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