Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker

Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - South Western Sydney NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Bankstown NSW 8mo ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW Aboriginal Caseworker - South Western Sydney We are currently recruiting to vacancies in Campbelltown & Liverpool. We are currently recruiting for a recruitment pool to fill future vacancies Bankstown, Ingleburn & Fairfield. What you’ll do work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people work collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visits develop safety plans and complete risk assessments manage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their families be involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending court participate in individual and group supervision Being an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker can be difficult. Sometimes, you may have to make tough decisions with families to help them overcome hardships in order to be able to care for their children and develop safe and loving homes. What we’re looking for A relevant diploma or degree qualification is preferred Applicants without a relevant qualification require at least two years’ experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their families The ability to build positive working relationships, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills A valid driver’s licence A paid working with children clearance number Documented verification of Aboriginality – confirming that you are an Aboriginal person of Aboriginal descent and that you identify as being Aboriginal (either a Confirmation of Aboriginality form or written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community you live/work) Click hereto view the role description and further information about the assessment process. Click hereto hear from our Aboriginal Caseworkers. What’s in it for you? Rewarding salary from $87,315 pa – $113,562 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading Opportunities to work flexibly 17 weeks of industry leading training in the Caseworker Development Program Customised career development and support for your personal and professional growth Generous leave entitlements including flex leave Positive culture for wellness including Fitness Passport, tailored health app and mental health support Are you ready to join us? If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Isabelle on 3*** or via **************@dcj.nsw.gov.au. Visit adjustment in the recruitment process, to learn more. Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website. Other Information A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr