Carer Compliance Officer

2 days ago


Maitland, Australia Challenge Community Services Full time

**About The Role**:
Challenge Community Services is seeking a motivated and dynamic Carer Compliance Officer to join our team. This role involves conducting Carer Reviews, Carer Recruitment, and Training.

As the Carer Compliance Officer, you will ensure Challenge remains compliant with internal and external requirements related to Foster Carers. Responsibilities include conducting regular reviews, maintaining compliance databases and the NSW Carers Register, and supporting potential foster carers through the authorization process.

Additionally, you will assist in delivering Shared Lives training, assessing potential placement options for children and young people, and organizing foster care activities and events.

We are looking for someone passionate about community work, eager to empower and advance the experiences of children, young people, and foster carers. Join us in making a difference.

**About You**:

- ** Qualifications** in Community Services or a related field, or relevant experience and knowledge in the OOHC sector.
- ** Effective communication** skills with the ability to engage with a range of audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive assessment reports with attention to detail.
- ** Ability to work in a fast-paced environment** while ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality.
- ** Strong team player** with the ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- ** Experience** in using client management systems and databases.
- ** Required Checks**: A current NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement), NDIS Workers Screening Check (or willingness to obtain), and full COVID vaccination status
- ** Driving License**: Possession of an Australian Driver's License.
- ** The ability to develop strong relationships** and engage with internal and external stakeholders, including carers and potential carers.
- ** Ability to assess and analyse information** to make recommendations to strengthen a carers ability to provide trauma related care.

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Experience in using the ACWA Step by Step tool or other assessment tools.
- Experience in facilitating Shared Lives training or group based training.
- Experience in using the NSW Carers Register.

**Why You’ll Love Working with Us**:

- ** Competitive Pay Rates**: Reflective of your qualifications and experience.
- ** Salary Packaging**: Up to $15,900 tax-free per fringe benefit year, boosting your take-home pay.
- ** Entertainment/Meal Card**: Use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income annually, in addition to your tax-free limit for living expenses.
- ** Novated Lease**: Save on taxes by packaging your car costs, reducing your taxable income.
- ** Extra Leave**: Purchase additional annual leave, either to take or as a paid-out saving incentive.
- ** Training and Development**: Access opportunities to grow and enhance your skills.
- ** Annual Flu Vaccination**: Stay healthy with our annual flu vaccination program.
- ** Birthday Leave**: Enjoy a day off on your birthday
- ** Job Satisfaction**: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children in care.

**How to apply**

**Applications Close: 13th September 2024**

**We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.



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