Family Preservation & Restoration Caseworker

Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia?

With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

About Role

The Caseworker provides casework support to children, young people, foster carers and their birth families within the Multicultural Child & Family Support Program, with the aim of achieving permanency care outcomes. The Caseworker works with DCJ and other government and non-government organisations to deliver culturally responsive services to children, young people, foster carers and their birth families in a manner consistent with the SSI Multicultural Child and Family Support Program model and internal policies.

About You

If successful for this role you will be undertaking child and family case work including assessments, planning, placement support, monitoring and reviews. You will develop, implement and review children and young people’s case plans as per OOHC policies and procedures using your knowledge of current permanency planning principles, ensuring the views and wishes of children and young people are considered.

This role will require you to liaise with the Department of Communities and Justice, other government partners, non-government organisations and other stakeholders in relation to referrals and reportable activity as per OOHC policies and procedures.

As a team player, the OOHC caseworker will contribute to the cohesion and support of the team members by assisting with home visits, assessments, and the use of thier language if needed

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.

Essential Criteria

     * Relevant tertiary degree

     * Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities

     * Well-developed analytical and organisational skills

     * Excellent written and oral communication skills

     * Negotiating strategy, techniques and skills

     * A valid NSW drivers licence

     * Computer literate with intermediate level MS Office skills (Word & Excel)

About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally. 

About our Benefits

     * Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!

     * Industry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office, including 9-day fortnight;

     * Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.

     * Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs

     * Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities

About our Recruitment Process

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 25^th June 2024

If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at talent@ssi.org.au or tung@ssi.org.au or call us at 0468 836 759

A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process, (including the application form), and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at talent@ssi.org.au

Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.