Macarthur Family & Youth Services is looking for an enthusiastic, highly skilled and dedicated person to provide child focused outreach family support to families with dependent children and young people.

Pay Level: Social Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 3 or 4 depending on qualifications and experience.

As a not for profit organisation, our employees are able to take advantage of:

• Salary packaging to receive up to $15,900 of salary tax free.
• Internal and external supervision
• Access to EAP
• Excellent training and professional development
• 4 days ex gratia leave over Christmas shutdown
• Team activities that include fun days, cultural and Christmas lunches, celebrating staff birthdays, BBQ’s and awards / recognition.
• COVID vaccination is not mandatory. 

JOB PURPOSE: 

This position delivers services through the Child Youth and Family program to families with children 0-17 years. 

Provide child focused outreach family support to families who have dependent children. A holistic approach is to be taken in providing a supportive role when assisting parents in improving their parenting skills and creating a safer environment for their children.

The Caseworker will adhere to guidelines and provide quality services to clients through case management and support, assessing the strengths and needs of the child and family, including any risks, planning, and coordination of a variety of appropriate supported services. To meet the individual child’s needs while monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the services being delivered.

Maintain professional development in relation to identified best practices, understanding and apply reporting requirements including Mandatory Reporting and other legislative requirements. 

A function of the Caseworker is to undertake activities to implement the case plans for client and families including information and advice, support, advocacy, and referrals to relevant agencies or specialist services, and skills development to help the client and family achieve outcomes. 

They will ensure that all reporting and case files (paper based and electronic) are of the highest standard, and data is protected to ensure client’s information is private and confidential.

The Caseworker will deliver services in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and Code of Conduct and in accordance with conditions identified in funding agreements.

To Apply:

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If you have questions relating to the position please contact Jaya Kunjaboo on: 02 4620 4667

No closing date with applicants interviewed on merit.

A position description is attached.