Case Worker, Children Services
Core
Coordinate casework for children and young people with significant disabilities living in out-of-home care, ensuring they live life the way they choose.
Role type
Senior IC case worker (child protection/disability)
Builds
Case plans and care coordination for vulnerable youth
Domain
Social services / Child protection / Disability support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case management, report writing, client management databases, trauma-informed practices, knowledge of Children and Young Person (Care and Protection) Act 1998, conflict resolution
Preferred skills
Experience in child welfare practice, experience working with people with disabilities, knowledge of Aboriginal community issues
Technologies
Google Suite, client management databases
Responsibilities
Manage the casework cycle for children in care, develop and review case plans, maintain regular contact with children to monitor wellbeing, collect and record data timely, conduct casework consistent with NSW Office of the Children's Guardian requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC