Organisation : Settlement Services International
Location : NSW Regional, Sydney (Bankstown)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development, Community Support Services, Humanitarian, Law, Justice & Human Rights
Salary type : Annual Package
About the organisation
SSI is a community organisation and social business that supports newcomers and other Australians to achieve their full potential. We work with children and young people as well as people with refugee and asylum-seeking background, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, people with disability and more to build capacity and enable them to overcome inequality.
About the Multicultural Child and Family Program
Every child has a right to a safe, happy and permanent home connected to family, community and culture. When children under the age of 18 years, for safety reasons, cannot live with their family or carers we work with the Department of Community and Justice (DCJ) to support them be safe and work out the best options for their long-term care and wellbeing. This may include returning the children to their family’s care or being cared for by foster carers on a long-term basis.
SSI delivers a specialist out-of-home care service that provides a culturally appropriate model for children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. We recognise the importance of keeping children connected with their family’s ethnic backgrounds, religion/s and language/s. We have a strong commitment to culturally responsive services which includes, where possible, supporting children & young people to be cared for by foster carers who share the same culture or by carers who appreciate the importance of keeping children & young people connected to their culture.
What we offer at SSI
- ADO (fortnightly accrued day off) – currently on hold due to covid;
- Salary packaging options - receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take home pay!
- Currently working from home and returning to the office next year, where we will continue to promote flexible working arrangements and work/life balance;
- Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.
About the role
- Competitive salary + leave loading + super + Salary Packing options
- Based in Bankstown (currently working from home, with some scheduled office time)
- 12-month maternity leave contract to Dec 2021; working 35 hours per week
We are currently looking for an experienced manager to join our team at Bankstown for the next 12months. Someone to lead, supervise and mentor a team of passionate caseworkers all working towards achieving permanency care outcomes and out of home care services for children, young peop le and families.
If you understand restoration models, guardianship and adoption processes, your well versed in liaising with culturally & linguistically diverse communities, and understand the NSW child protection/ OOHC system we want to hear from you!
Other duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
- Lead and coach new and experienced caseworkers to deliver trauma informed casework practice focused on achieving permanency outcomes for children;
- Liaise with (DCJ), the Children’s court and other government and NGO partner agencies in relation to referrals, case management and reportable activity;
- Ensure that all children’s case plans reflect the child’s permanency care plan goal and casework consistently meets the child’s individual care and wellbeing needs, including hearing the voice of children and providing them with opportunities for cultural connections;
- Implement strategies to support foster carers, birth families & other stakeholders involved in a child’s life;
- Facilitate good record keeping for children, in line with current legislation, child safe standards and best practices relating to children’s care and case management;
- Work collaboratively with the MCFP managers and other SSI program managers to strengthen SSI’s work in supporting permanency for children and young people.
About you
- Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, welfare/community services or a related discipline;
- Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable children, young people & their families;
- Knowledge of the permanency support program and/or experience in child protection/OOHC;
- Previous experience leading and managing a team;
- Experience in assessing, training or coaching staff or foster carers;
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build long-lasting relationships coupled with intermediate level MS Office skills;
- A resilient Manager Casework who is not only a strong leader but is also a collaborative team player who is able to operate with the highest levels of integrity;
- Holder of full unrestricted NSW drivers’ licence.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Manager Case Worker via Pro Bono Australia.
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