JCPRP Caseworkers assess safety and risk to children and young people within a multi-disciplinary service model. We are seeking experienced child protection Caseworkers with excellent analytical, assessment and communication skills.
To be successful in this role, applicants must demonstrate strong attention to detail, highly developed critical thinking and problem solving, and excellent interpersonal and self-management skills.
A day in the life of a JCPR Child Protection Caseworker While no two days are the same, JCPRP Caseworkers:
Undertake assessments to identify and address safety and risk concerns for children and young people within a multi-disciplinary programEngage in collaborative, child-focused practice that acknowledges and respects the culture and context of each child, young person and their carers/familySource timely, accurate and comprehensive information and make evidence-based decisions in line with the child/young person's safety, welfare and wellbeingModel ethical and curious casework that is responsive to the changing needs of children, young people and familiesBuild relationships within the Program, practice and legislative frameworks to promote meaningful change in families for better outcomes for children/young people and their familiesDevelop and maintain networks and relationships with JCPRP partner agencies and other stakeholders to deliver holistic and coordinated services for children, young people and familiesParticipate and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and professional development to ensure practice knowledge and skills are contemporaryMaintain accurate and objective client records for reporting and information sharingHave difficult conversations about and with children, young people, family and key stakeholders to mitigate risks and enhance safety and wellbeingInitiate action in the Children's Court to ensure safety and wellbeing where requiredWhat we're looking for Working with vulnerable children, young people and carers/families within a multi-disciplinary program is never boring, often challenging and always rewarding.
To be a JCPR Caseworker you need to be confident, curious and resilient. The essential requirements include:
Frontline experience in statutory child protection services or within statutory investigation servicesPreferred Completed or in your final semester of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Social Science and Welfare along with practical experience. (If you are in your final semester of university you will not be able to commence on duty if successful until you have completed your degree)Other related degrees are considered if you can demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience working with vulnerable children, young people and familiesand/or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with a strong connection to communityExcellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build positive working relationshipsA valid driver's licence (P1 or above)A paid working with children clearance numberWe strongly encourage people from Aboriginal and multicultural backgrounds to apply for these roles.
Are you ready to join us? When applying please attach an up to date resume. As a part of the application you will need to provide a response to the question below. Please ensure all parts of the questionnaire are addressed. Applications that have not answered the targeted question will not be reviewed: Targeted Question:Describe a time when you were required to undertake a safety and risk assessment for a child or young person. What steps did you take to complete this assessment, what were the challenges and what was the outcome? If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Vanessa Tran on (02) 9765 5049 or via ******
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
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