Caseworker Care Services
Job No:
336700
Location:
Geelong
About the Role
The Caseworker Care Services role is responsible for providing support for children and young people placed with kinship carers, approved by the Department Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), across the City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliff, Surf Coast, Colac, Otway and Corangamite Shires.
The key objectives of this role through are to:
- Provide direct case management support for children in kinship arrangements and their carers in accordance with their case plan.
- Work collaboratively with carers, children, young people, extended families and professionals to establish and maintain kinship care placements.
- Deliver a range of information, education, referral, and support activities to kinship carers in Geelong, Surf coast, Colac, Otway and Corangamite areas.
- Undertake comprehensive carer assessments, including reviews and permanent care assessments with kinship carers, children and their wider family.
Vacancy Details
- Fixed term position until 31 March 2025
- 1 FTE working 38 hours per week
- $97,614 p/a + Super + Salary Packaging
- To view the Position Description, please click here
What We Offer
- Flexible working options
- Working at Meli, a not-for-profit organization, comes with the valuable benefit of salary packaging. You can allocate up to $15,900 per Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year towards your general living expenses. This means more of your income goes directly into your pocket, enhancing your overall financial wellbeing
- A workplace passionate about diversity and inclusion with Employee Led inclusion working groups open to all employees
- Extensive learning & development opportunities and pathways for career progression
- Employee Assistance Program – independent confidential counselling service
- A dynamic culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Paid parental leave program, in addition to the government parental leave scheme
- Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, or a related discipline, together with experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience in working with and understanding the developmental and therapeutic needs of vulnerable children who have lived with abuse and neglect.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills in preparing detailed, logical and concise reports, case notes and court documentation.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining client records and agency databases.
- An understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, including the information sharing provisions, child protection frameworks and practices underpinned by legislation.
Application Process
- Applicants must address each of the Qualifications, Skills and Experience criteria outlined in the following questionnaire and provide a current Résumé in order to be considered.
- Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.
- Meli reserves the right to shortlist and interview before the closing date of this position, so please don’t delay in applying.
Contact Details
For more information about the position please contact Natalie Lock, Team Leader - Kinship Care, 0447 527 369
Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children.
Meli values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at recruitment@meli.org.au or call the Meli Candidate Accessibility Help Line on 0492 867 488 to discuss how we can best support you.
Applications close 5:00pm Tuesday 3 September 2024
V.I.D 336700