Families Together - Case Worker
Core
Support families experiencing complex challenges through home visits, assessments, and strengths-based, trauma-informed interventions to improve child safety and parenting capacity.
Role type
Senior IC case worker (child protection)
Builds
Family-led safety and wellbeing plans
Domain
Social work / Child protection / Community services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Risk assessment, strengths-based practice, trauma-informed care, case management, parenting coaching, policy compliance, documentation, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Experience in community services or child and family sector, experience with culturally diverse families, understanding of child protection legislation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of 7-9 families; conduct home visits, assessments, and safety planning; develop and implement project plans; coordinate referrals and practical supports; coach families on parenting and problem-solving skills; maintain accurate documentation; partner with internal and external stakeholders
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC