Intensive Family Preservation Caseworker

4 weeks ago


Campbelltown, Australia Uniting Full time

**About the role**

**_This is a full-time permanent position of 70 hours per fortnight located in Campbelltown NSW. _**

**About the opportunity**

As an Intensive Family Preservation Caseworker, you will be a pivotal part of our Resilient Families team in Southwestern Sydney. This role involves providing evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally competent services to prevent children and young people from entering Out of Home Care (OOHC). You will manage a case load of up to five families, conducting intensive home visits, and offering support on weekends and through unannounced visits as necessary. Deliver evidence-based services focusing on safety, risk, and vulnerability assessment.
- Provide intensive casework services to families at risk of entering OOHC or supporting their return home post-placement.
- Implement evidence-based practice models and frameworks such as Homebuilders®, Domestic Violence Practice Framework, and Family Finding.
- Conduct risk assessments, develop intervention plans, and ensure the safety and well-being of children.
- Collaborate with stakeholders including Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) Caseworkers and community networks.
- Maintain accurate records, administer outcome measurement tools, and participate in on-call duties.

**Your Qualifications & Experience**
- Degree qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or related fields with relevant casework experience.
- Minimum of two years' experience in child protection or related areas.
- Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to undergo training in specific models and frameworks.
- Ability to engage with diverse families, including Aboriginal and CALD backgrounds.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to professional development, social change, and promoting inclusivity.

**Benefits and culture**

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.
- Welcoming you exactly as you are
- $48.22 per hour base salary
- Access to generous salary packaging options
- Wellbeing programs - fitness passport
- Access to Uniting’s URewards program
- Career development opportunities
- Amazing workplace culture

Closing date**: 11:55pm, Tuesday 23rd April 2024



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