Case Worker (Learning Difficulties/Disabilities)

• Be a part of making a difference in the local community
• Work close to home
• Increase take home pay with Salary Packaging

Our client, Junaya Family Development Services (JFDS), is seeking a qualified and experienced, committed and enthusiastic Caseworker to engage with families who have children/young people experiencing a Learning Difficulty/Disability.

 About the Program…

In addition to Family Support/Home Visiting, the learning difficulties stream has options of specific areas of unique delivery, such as, however not limited to:

• Options to undertake observations of children across environments such as home, school and childcare;
• a comprehensive case management report of observations and recommendations, that can assist in providing a further understanding of the strengths and needs of a child, or young person, it can also provide an across environmental picture for further consideration of parents and specialists and assist with behavioural planning,
• Assistance with understanding of diagnosis and responding to recommendations of clinical reports;
• A range of learning difficulty specific tools and templates developed to assist in case planning

Your new job…

This position provides client-centered, strengths-based, flexible and high-quality case management to help client’s and their families build their capacity including assessment, planning, referral and advocacy as well as group work activities.

The role is Permanent Full Time at 35 hours per week to be worked over 5 days per week (Mon-Fri). Salary for this role is classified at level 4 in the NSW SCHADS Award (Pay Point to be determined based on experience). The role is based in Blacktown but covers the whole of Blacktown LGA therefore some travel will be necessary, therefore you will need a current driver’s license.

What you’ll need to succeed…

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, proactive, experienced professional with relevant tertiary qualifications as well as experience in all areas of case management, group work facilitation and demonstrated abilities in working collaboratively with other professionals. 

Selection Criteria…

• Minimum Diploma in Community Services or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in case management for families with children/young people experiencing a learning difficulty/disability
• Sound knowledge of learning difficulties/disabilities (specifically Attention deficit Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Conduct Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder) and their impact on children/young people and their families
• Sound knowledge of child and adolescent development
• Demonstrated ability to work within a strengths-based, client-centred framework & ability to build a good rapport with clients working in a sensitive and respectful manner
• Demonstrated experience in planning, delivering and evaluating group work activities
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse communities
• Demonstrated experience in developing sustainable collaborative partnerships with other services
• Computer skills and experience working with client information electronically
• Ability to preserve & maintain confidential information
• Demonstrated experience and understanding and working knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e. Keep Them Safe)
• Current driver’s licence and regular access to own comprehensively insured vehicle
• Current NSW Working with Children check clearance and willingness to participate in a National Police Background check

What you’ll get in return…

• Salary Packaging – increase your take home pay!
• Some above Award conditions
• Opportunities for multi skilling and up-skilling
• High level of diversity in role
• Supportive team environment

If you have a strong background in case management with a commitment to strengthening families with a child/young person living with a Learning Difficulty/Disability in the Blacktown LGA then this is the role for you!