Aboriginal Identified Caseworker - Homelessness Services
Core
Provide culturally safe, strengths-based case management for young Aboriginal women (16–25) and their children experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Western Sydney.
Role type
Aboriginal Identified Caseworker (Homelessness Services)
Builds
Support plans for safe, stable, independent living for young mothers and children
Domain
Social services / Indigenous community support / Homelessness
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
culturally safe case management, advocacy, child protection knowledge, mandatory reporting, relationship building, conflict resolution, record keeping
Preferred skills
experience in youth work or family support, knowledge of NSW child protection system, ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team
Responsibilities
complete assessments and develop person-centred case plans, provide practical support and access to housing/health/education/legal services, respond to child protection and family safety concerns, conduct home visits and client meetings, coordinate referrals with government agencies and community services, support family reunification, maintain accurate case notes and reports
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on caseworker