Social Worker

Footsteps's Social Worker provides comprehensive psychological and therapeutic services. The practitioner delivers evidence-based support interventions across a broad range of clients, multiple agencies and programs including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Aged Care, and Child Safety.

With a high level of interpersonal skills and impeccable report-writing skills, you have demonstrated experience in a similar role.

A strong practitioner, you work as part of a multidisciplinary team with your own caseload to support a diverse range of clients including pediatrics.

Footsteps Community Services (FCS):

Footsteps is a for-purpose organisation with the ambition to support the community nationally, specifically people who have been marginalised or those at risk of being. The organisation provides a range of services including:

• Individualised Therapy

• Positive Behaviour Support

• Support Coordination

• Community Nursing

Footsteps support young people and families as well as older Australians. Our multi-disciplinary team is committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

We are looking for self-driven, focused, passionate, resourceful and hardworking practitioners.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day activities linked with the delivery of social work, psychological and therapeutical services.

• Develop and implement intervention strategies based on carefully evaluated evidence-based research.

• Keep accurate case notes and reports as appropriate, following FCS' policies and procedures.

• Respond to allocated clients' enquiries regarding the services provided.

• Oversee the implementation and ongoing monitoring of plans and assessments.

• Establish and maintain a good rapport and communication with clients and stakeholders.

• Communicate with individuals in a respectful and age-appropriate manner.

• Participate in services development, planning activities, training, development activities and team meetings.

• Contribute to a positive workplace environment grounded in mutual respect and professionalism with all colleagues.

• Provide great customer service by achieving high levels of client satisfaction, through supporting clients to achieve their objectives and timely communication.

• In circumstances where Footsteps is not the best option for the client, work with the client or referrers to find a more suitable alternative support pathway with other allied health professionals.

Clinical and Supervision Responsibilities:

• Contribute to clinical knowledge.

• Contribute to the evaluation and analysis of guidelines, policies, and procedures applicable to their clinical/professional work.

Leadership:

• Build strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop self and others.

• Participate in individual supervision and group supervision.

• Develop brand recognition and awareness.

• Demonstrate integrity in all business activity.

Key selection criteria:

Mandatory:

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work.

• Valid registration (AASW with AMHSW accreditation if applicable).

• Demonstrate at least two years of experience in an equivalent role.

• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a current criminal history screening positive notice card, a current Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening, and first aid qualifications.

• Roadworthy vehicle and current driver's license.

• Good knowledge of the NDIS principles and processes.

• Strong report writing and computer skills.

Skills and Experience:

• High-level interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills.

• Proficient in undertaking a range of assessments.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people, their families, and other professionals

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.

• Demonstrated experience in assessing people's needs and areas of risk, identifying goals, developing action plans, and identifying emerging mental health issues.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in using client information management systems, electronic health records, e-health applications and

• Excellent leadership and people management skills including the ability to effectively coach, mentor and motivate multi-disciplinary teams and other key stakeholders.

Appreciated:

• Experience of the Disability/Aged Care Sectors.