Casework Support Worker

  • 1 x Full Time position
  • Located in our Nowra (North Street) office

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
8th March 2024

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Casework Support Worker assists the Out of Home Care (OOHC) team to achieve the best possible outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people placed in the SCMSAC Permanency Support Program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
  • Assist PSW’s to ensure that case plans are regularly reviewed and facilitate the attendance of all key stakeholders at relevant meetings including case conferences and reviews.
  • Support the completion of all relevant documents and records for each child or young person allocated to you within the given time frames utilising and entered on to: F Drive, CDS, ChildStory
  • Undertake and meet all support work responsibilities in relation to individual children and young people allocated by the Manager or Team Leader.
  • Hold a small caseload, when required.
  • Assist PSW’s to maintain regular, effective and meaningful contact with children, young people and carers.
  • Facilitate (and supervise when necessary) contact between children and young people placed in care and their siblings, birth families and significant others ensuring that this is always done in accordance with court orders, case plans and reviews.
  • Contribute to The Office of the Children’s Guardian accreditation procedures and file audit process.
  • When delegated, support the completion of necessary Court documents by the date set by the Court.
  • Complete case notes for all interactions with CYPs, carers, families and other stakeholders within two days of interaction.
  • Undertake specific task allocated by your Team Leader relating to promotion of the service and the enhancement of the partnership between the team and key stakeholders.
  • Undertake and participate in regular evaluations of the service and take part in annual appraisals and team planning days.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive, supportive and collaborative team environment including the ongoing learning of all team members through the sharing of ideas and feedback from training
  • Attend relevant meetings. Be punctual, prepared, and ready to participate.
  • Actively participate in documented support and supervision sessions in line with SCMSAC Policy.
  • Participate in annual performance review.
  • Other duties as reasonably directed by the CEO or delegate
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VACANCIES

Applications must address the key competencies (selection criteria): For an Information Package containing position description, selection criteria and an employment application, please download above or contact Human Resources via email hr@southcoastams.org.au or call 02 4448 0200.

Preferred applicants will also be required to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a new paid employee Working with Children Check (as required by the Act) prior to appointment with South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation.

Salary will be in accordance with the South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2022-2025.

Being vaccinated against Covid-19 is a requirement of this role, to ensure that SCMSAC fulfils its WHS obligations. The incumbent must remain up to date with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) national advice regarding vaccines and booster shots or, provide evidence exemption eligibility.