Permanency Support Program - Caseworker

MacKillop Family Services; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 p.a.

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services is seeking a dedicated Caseworker to deliver case work services to children and young people in Out-of-Home-Care and Permanency Support Programs.

You will support and develop carers, assist in recruitment of foster and kinship carers, and work under a 12-month maternity leave contract for 38 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in social work or a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in casework practice, preferably in Out-of-Home-Care.
• Ability to work with children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load effectively and meet individual targets.
• Develop, implement, and review individual case plans addressing needs.
• Safeguard the wellbeing of children and report concerns immediately.
• Align practice with organisational values and frameworks.

Skills

Casework experience

Aboriginal cultural knowledge

Strong communication

Carer support experience

Education

Social work degree

Job description

The Permanency Support Program (PSP) in Metro Sydney offers a range of foster care and therapeutic care services designed to support children and young people in out-of-home care.

Position Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Caseworker to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering effective case work services to children and young people in Out-of-Home-Care and Permanency Support Programs. You will also support and develop carers and assist in the recruitment of foster and kinship carers.

This is a full-time position (38 hours) 12-month maternity leave contract reporting to the PSP co-ordinator

Primary Objectives

• Ensure children and young people in Out-of-Home-Care and Permanency Support Programs receive services that meet their needs.
• Support foster and kinship carers in providing high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes.
• Establish collaborative relationships with a variety of specialist and mainstream services.
• Develop strong partnerships with Aboriginal and CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a case load effectively and meet individual targets.
• Develop, implement, and review individual case plans to address the emotional, social, behavioural, developmental, and educational needs of children and young people.
• Safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people and report any concerns immediately.
• Ensure case work practice aligns with organisational values, policies, and frameworks.

Key Selection Criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values, and current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and families.
• Tertiary qualification in social work or a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in casework practice, preferably in Out-of-Home-Care.
• Proven ability to work with children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.

Additional Requirements

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence.
• Valid and current Working with Children Card.
• Valid and current NDIS Worker Check (for NDIS risk assessed roles).
• Satisfactory criminal history check conducted by MacKillop Family Services.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, young people, and their families.
• Salary Packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.