Family Preservation Caseworker
Core
Provide intensive in-home support and wrap-around services to children and families to increase safety and prevent removal from parents.
Role type
Family Preservation Caseworker
Builds
Safety plans and support services for children and families
Domain
Child protection / Social work
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Case management, trauma-informed practices, cultural competence, assessment of complex situations, advocacy, coordination of services, report writing, time management
Preferred skills
Experience with Aboriginal communities, knowledge of NSW Care and Protection Act, transdisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct assessments and develop case plans, provide in-home practical support and parenting skill development, liaise with families and stakeholders, advocate for children's rights, coordinate education/health/counselling services, monitor progress via home visits, maintain case records
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC