About the roleThis is a full-time (35 hour/week), contract opportunity until June 30, 2025 (possible extension) and will be based in Dubbo with some outreach to Wellington and Narromine. We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Therapeutic Caseworker to join our Family Preservation Casework Team in Dubbo. This role is responsible for providing assessment and intensive case management in line with the Wraparound service model to children, youth, and families who are at risk of escalation within the child protection system. Maintaining compliance and professional quality documentation is essential to ensure outcomes for Family Preservation.
About you in the role Provide casework services based on the Wraparound Model of integrated case management.Understand child and adolescent development, parenting capacity, and family dynamics to best educate and support the needs of individuals, children, and families.Provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative, and based on relevant evidence.Carry out safety and risk assessments.About you Tertiary qualification (or working towards), at diploma level or above in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant discipline with casework experience with children, adolescents, and families.Ability to engage with families with high and complex needs and work in partnership with them to achieve their goals using a variety of intervention strategies from a range of theoretical models.Understanding of child protection issues and an ability to conduct risk and family assessments within a competency-based approach.Strong advocate for children, young people, and families.Collaborative team player.Excellent communication (written and verbal) and conflict resolution skills.Good record keeping and ability to prioritise tasks.Must hold a current WWCC and driver's licence and willingness to transport families, children, and young people.Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team on or for more information.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and Reference Checks. Closing date: 11:55pm Tuesday 3rd December 2024.
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