2022 Aboriginal Caseworker - TAFE Students preferred null

This position delivers culturally appropriate services through the Aboriginal Child Youth and Family program to Aboriginal 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 culturally appropriate supported services. To meet the individual child’s needs while monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the services being delivered.

Maintain professional development, 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 clients and families including information and advice, support, advocacy, referrals to relevant agencies or specialist services, and skills development to help the client and family achieve outcomes and independence. 

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

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

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

• Salary packaging to receive up to $15,900 of salary tax free