Case Worker Assessments Foster Care ServicesBerri
Foster Care
Part-time
November 17, 2024
About the business At ac.care we want all country people to have a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships. We are a non-government organisation (NGO) and our values (CARE – Compassion, Adaptability, Relationships, and Excellence) underpin the work we do. Together, as one team we CARE to ensure all country people experience the same seamless and consistent service across all touch points in a welcoming and non-judgemental environment. ac.care is a Child Safe Organisation and provides an environment where the safety of children and young people is our highest priority.
About the role ac.care is seeking a Case Worker Assessments to work collaboratively as a team member within the organisation to actively recruit, assess and train potential foster carers and provide ongoing support services, training and education to existing carers. The recruitment, assessment and training worker will engage potential foster cares through a variety of recruitment and training tasks e.g. attending marketing events, running information sessions and other community engagement activities, plus conducting training for Safe Environments for Children and Young People, orientation training, and Safe Care of Infant training. The role will support the collaborative functioning of the foster care team around children in care and develop foster carers with the skills and knowledge to provide a safe care environment promoting the positive development of children and young people.
$43.08 per hourPart Time (0.6 FTE)Five (5) weeks annual leaveSalary packaging benefits and 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation.Special Conditions Current SA Driver's Licence 'Class C' or interstate equivalentCurrent Satisfactory Working With Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.Current National Police Check (within 12 months of completion) or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.Qualifications, Experience and Attributes Tertiary or formal qualifications in Social Work, Human Services, Training and Education or related field.Demonstrated experience in project management, including project administration, monitoring, and evaluation.Demonstrated experience in recruitment, selection, induction, training and development.Demonstrated experience in facilitating and delivering training programs and presentations, in an individually or group setting.Demonstrated knowledge of the effects of developmental trauma and abuse, attachment issues and behaviour in relation to children in care.Demonstrated experience in effective communication both oral and written with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds, including staff, carers, Government and non-Government agencies and cultural groups.Demonstrated understanding and implementation of confidentiality and privacy, including the principles of sharing information about children and families.Demonstrated practice in managing time, setting priorities, planning and organising work and that of other staff and/or volunteers where supervision is required.Knowledge of the complexities of Aboriginal in the Child Protection system, and ability to liaise with Aboriginal consultants and the wider Aboriginal community around cultural appropriateness of placements.Demonstrated experience in identifying, reporting and implementing Work Health and Safety procedures and initiatives for personal safety and the safety of others.Highly Regarded Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or qualified facilitator in: Safe Environments for Children and Young People, or Shared Lives orientation training (Association of Children's Welfare Agencies – ACWA).Accredited user of 'Step by Step 2016 assessment tool'.Demonstrated experience in case management, case noting, assessment and referral.Thorough understanding of foster care services and the issues facing foster carers.Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically Diverse (CALD) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.Knowledge of child focused practice principles and related child protection legislation.Ability to identify and manage own emotional responses to staff and families.Demonstrated commitment to on-going learning and development.How to apply You may apply through SEEK, or email:
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