Caseworker (Identified) – Leaving Care (6 month maternity leave contract)

Full Time 6-month Maternity Leave Contract until June 2026 Penrith NSW

This role is open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander only. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Base Salary:

From $85119.70 up to $108133.91 (plus superannuation leave loading and salary sacrifice opportunities).Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Summary:

The Caseworker Leaving Care. This role provides support to young people leaving care (aged 15 to 18). The main focus of the role is implementing and overseeing of programs that will benefit Young People in the Leaving Care Program.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and implementing of the Leaving Care Program (LCP) and case managing the clients within the program who are allocated to your caseload; including facilitating case plan goals daily case management support and supervision as well as development and implementation of their leaving care plans.
• Creating & facilitating Leaving Care Programs that will assist Young People in Narang Bir-rong (15) to build their skills in the following areas: wellbeing connection culture self-awareness skills for life and empowerment.
• Facilitating group work and training to clients in the Leaving Care Program.
• Participate in the on-call roster for Young People in the LCP program as required.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to help facilitate the programs as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reporting in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Utilise Microsoft Office programs for report writing and presentations.

Qualifications:

• Aboriginality is a genuine qualification under the Anti-Discrimination Act.
• Valid NSW Drivers license
• Probity checks including NSW Working with Childrens check & National Police Check
• Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination
• Qualifications in community services social work psychology or relevant social science field.
• Experience or knowledge in child and family welfare and in foster care or a related area of alternate care for children is desirable although not essential.
• Knowledge of issues pertaining to the Stolen Generation and transgenerational trauma.
• Knowledge of issues surrounding abuse and neglect of children and the impact of trauma and child protection.
• High level of oral and written communication skills demonstrated report writing and presentation skills and use of Microsoft office programs including word excel PowerPoint etc.
• Varied professional and general life experience.
• Mature outlook and well-developed communication skills.

If you have any questions regarding the position please contact our HR Team via email: using the subject line: Caseworker Leaving Care enquiry.