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Westhaven is seeking a dedicated Caseworker to support and advocate for Children and Young People living with significant disability to live life the way they choose.
Job Responsibility:
Work as part of a Therapeutic Care Team, managing the casework cycle for children and young people in care
Ensure Case Plans are developed, reviewed and implemented within set timeframes
Maintain regular contact with children and young people, seek their views and opinions and monitor their wellbeing
Ensure that data is collected and recorded in a timely way
Ensure that Casework is conducted consistent with the requirements of the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG)
Requirements:
Knowledge and understanding of the Children and Young Person (Care and Protection) Act 1998, NSW Child Safe Standards for Permanent Care and trauma informed practices
Understand the supports and issues of children and young people living with significant disabilities
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal communities, families and children specifically in relation to the placement of Aboriginal children and young people in OOHC
Proficient in report writing, demonstrated ability to develop, organise and maintain records in a timely manner using client management databases and Google Suite (or similar)
Highly developed organisational skills, communication skills and conflict resolutions skills
Experience in case management, child protection, child welfare practice or related field
Experience working with people with a disability
Ability to coordinate the development, implementation and review Case Plans for children in out-of-home care
Bachelor degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a relevant Behavioural Science
or be of Indigenous decent and be willing to obtain qualifications
A current NSW Driver's licence
Undertake a National Criminal Record Check
The ability to obtain and maintain a paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
The ability to obtain and maintain a National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC)
Nice to have:
Experience in case management, child protection, child welfare practice or related field
Experience working with people with a disability
Ability to coordinate the development, implementation and review Case Plans for children in out-of-home care
What we offer:
Tax-free salary packaging up to $16,000 per year (pro-rata)
Tax-free meal & entertainment card up to $2,650 per year (pro-rata)