Job Description
We Keep Families Together So Children Thrive At Home.
Our First Priority Is Always The Safety, Welfare And Wellbeing Of The Children Or Young Person.
Key Responsibilities
* Work Sensitively And Respectfully With Parents, Family Members, Children Or Young People.
* Work Collaboratively With Other Agencies And Engage In Complex Problem Solving.
* Travel Across The New England District Will Be Required.
* Undertake Assessment/Investigation And Ongoing Family Work With Expectant Parents To Identify And Address Safety And Risk Concerns For Children Following Their Birth.
* Advocate For And Support Families To Engage With Services And Participate In Meetings Such As Pregnancy Family Conferences Or Hospital Complex Case Meetings.
* Develop And Maintain Networks And Relationships With Key Stakeholders, In Particular NSW Health Staff Such As Pregnancy Family Conference Facilitators, Birthing Hospital Staff And Hospital Social Workers.
* Work In Collaboration With NSW Health In The Promotion And Implementation Of The Pregnancy Family Conferencing Model.
* The Primary Focus Of Decision Making For A Caseworker Is In Assessing/Investigating And Supporting Expectant Parents During Pregnancy To Reduce Risks And Help Parents Build Skills And Prepare Them To Keep Their Baby Safely In Their Care.
* Planning Next Steps For Families In Connecting Them With Appropriate Support Services And Developing Supportive Networks Prior To The Birth Of Their Baby.
* Ensure Clear Discharge Planning, Consider Parallel Planning And Assessment As Required.
* Assist Families In Formulating Goals That Align With Their Needs, Addressing Safety And Wellbeing 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.
Requirements
* Bachelor's Or Master's Degree In Social Work, Social Science, Welfare Or Related Discipline.
* Not Essential But Preferred Experience Working As A Midwife, Nurse, Or Working With Expectant Parents, Or Experience In Other Roles With NSW Health.
* Experience In Child Protection Assessment And Case Planning.
* Aboriginal Applicants With Suitable Experience Are Encouraged To Apply (Degree Not Required).
* Able To Engage With Families To Support Participation In Pregnancy Family Conferencing To Develop Achievable Family Action Planning.
* Experience Engaging With And Supporting Change In Voluntary Clients While Navigating Complex Vulnerabilities And Service Systems.
* Able To Build Relationships And Stakeholder Engagement, Particularly With NSW Health And Preservation Services.
* Experience Working With Prenatal Cases Is Preferred But Not Essential.
* A Valid Driver's Licence.
* A Paid Working With Children Clearance Number.