Casework Assistant – Leaving Care (Identified Position)

Narang Bir-rong Aboriginal Corporation

Job Location:

Penrith - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 108133 - 108133

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full Time 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 $76563.25 up to $83371.29 (plus superannuation leave loading and salary sacrifice opportunities).Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Summary:

The Casework Assistant Leaving Care provides direct support to the Leaving Care team supporting young people aged 15 to 18 years of age.

Responsibilities:

Support the Leaving Care Team with day-to-day casework and program delivery.
Facilitate yearly leaving care planning programs and engage young people.
Assist with finalising Behaviour Support Plans ensuring signatures and compliance.
Audit and maintain Children and Young People (CYP) files life story work and essential documentation.
Attend case plan meetings prepare minutes and document team meetings.
Provide support to CYP including external appointments transport family time supervision and general supervision.
Liaise with families carers stakeholders and caseworkers.
Prepare high-quality reports case notes and other documentation in line with organisational standards.
Ensure records are accurate up-to-date and compliant with Narang Bir-rong policies and Aboriginal client rights.
Collect and monitor program data to support evaluations and reporting.
Monitor child protection issues and act in accordance with NSW Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998.
Be flexible with working hours to meet the needs of children young people and carers.

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 or experience in a relevant field or undertaking a similar course.
High level of oral and written communication skills and demonstrated report writing and use of Microsoft office programs including word excel PowerPoint etc.
High level of systems management including filing systems psychical and online.
Experience of knowledge in child and family welfare and in foster care or a related area of alternate care for children is desirable although not essential.
Experience in working in partnership with Community Services and other services/agencies to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people
Knowledge of issues surrounding abuse and neglect of children and the impact of trauma and children protection
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: Casework Assistant Leaving Care enquiry.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Full Time Penrith NSWThis 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 $76563.25 up to $83371.29 (plus su...