Job Description
As a pivotal leadership figure, the Casework Coordinator plays a crucial role in coordinating high-quality support services for children and young people in intensive therapeutic care, foster care, and kinship care.
* Lead a team of caseworkers to deliver exceptional services within a trauma-informed framework.
* Develop effective relationships with key external stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
* Establish collaborative relationships with specialist and mainstream services to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
* Embed the Sanctuary Model in systems and practice, reflecting core values.
Key Responsibilities
* Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values, including awareness of current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and their families.
* Tertiary qualification in social work, community services, management, or a relevant field.
* Demonstrated understanding of child protection and statutory child protection frameworks.
* Strong understanding of OOHC policy, practice, and quality frameworks.
* Proven leadership skills and ability in supervising staff.
* Demonstrated skills and experience in casework, program management, service development, and review.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Valid and current driver's licence.
* Satisfactory criminal history check (paid for).
* Valid employee working with children check.
* Valid and current NDIS workers screening check (for risk-assessed/client-facing roles). Assistance can be provided for successful candidates with their application.