Allambi Care are currently recruiting for the position of Family Preservation Caseworker, within the Outreach Youth Hope Program based in Charlestown.Position ObjectiveThe overall role of the Family Preservation Caseworker is to work and support families and young people who would otherwise enter OOHC and leave their home, linking families into community supports where needed, and providing them with a framework to maintain the connection developed while connected to our service.Primary duties and responsibilities;Collaborate with the Manager on the intake and induction of new familiesFollow Allambi risk assessment procedure when visiting and meeting families for the first time, and ongoingHave regular case planning meetings with the family and young person ensuring to use a collaborative approach to any goals.Review and assess progress of case plan goals regularly with the Manager and discuss any barriers to their completion, in conjunction with monthly review meetings with the familyWork with families' intensely in the initial period of their referral and develop a step down process as their needs reduce.Ensure an exit planning meeting is held a month out from the referral ending and then fortnightly until the placement comes to a close, to ensure that all goals have been effectively meet and that the family is well supported and comfortable when supports are removed.Maintain daily case notes of all visits/contact/meetings with families and othersDevelop appropriate safety plans relevant to CS referrals, SDM outcomes and any new ROSH notificationsWork flexible hours including weekends and evenings were needed to support the family and young person, and maintain contact regularly throughout the week.Escort clients to appointments and other important commitments were necessary, as well as organize youth work support and respite periods were needed.
This is done in conjunction with the Manager and as outlined in the case plan for the familyEngage with Clientele and families to build a positive connectionEnsure that all documentation is up to date in accordance with Allambi standards including case notes, incident reports and case plansSupervise and support youth workers in their role with the family and young personEnsure the Manager is informed of any critical incidents especially those that may involve debriefing for workersCommunicate and work with Community Services as outlined in the Family Planning agreementWork with clinical services internally and externally when meeting the needs of the family and young personAttend ongoing internal and external training.Promote AC Needs Based Restorative Framework culture and work to NBRF idealsCollaborate with other NGO's and government departments and maintain the relationships set up with external servicesWork in the perimeters of the allocated budgetsMake referrals to programs that will gain a positive outcome for the young person and their families Assist the family and young person to gain practical life skills and independently access supports in the communityCollaborate with the OCG and the Office of the Ombudsman as neededMeet weekly with the program managerAttend fortnightly team meetings with youth workers and the family where suitableEnsure client files are maintained, accurate, up-to-date and to the required standardsEnsure that in all cases you act in a professional and appropriate manner at all timesAttend court and caution meetings with clients and parents as neededLiaise with appropriate services to develop inter-agency protocolsMaintain and ensure registration and services are conducted at the pre-determined intervals for contracted company vehiclesAdvise the Manager and Human Resources of any grievances, issues or concerns regarding employees and family'sAttend relevant training sessionsNegotiate and achieve positive outcomes when problem solvingPrioritise, organise and complete set tasks given according to demanding time linesWork both independently and part of a teamAny other tasks assigned by the Department DirectorMinimum Requirements2 years working with children and young people in a similar environment to ACExtensive experience in Microsoft Office ApplicationsKnowledge of Needs Based Restorative Framework concepts and strategiesTertiary qualification in related discipline (preferably Social Work)Must have these documents if successfulWorking with Children CheckNational Police Check - (can be attained from; https://www.employmentscreeninggroup.com/au/allambi/) NDIS Worker CheckDrivers LicenseComprehensively insured vehicleFirst Aid CertificateWhat is on offer?Full Time EmploymentSalary Packaging (Salary Sacrifice)Fitness Passport4 Weeks Annual Leave12 Roster Days Off a year (One per month)Monday - Friday work week.If you meet the above criteria and you're interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!Applications close Tuesday, 10th December 2024.Please note, applications must include a cover letter addressing above essential criteria and a complete resume including two professional references.Allambi Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds as well as People With a Disability.