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The role of the Case Support Worker in the Regional Intake Service is to provide efficient and effective administrative and client support services to assist in the delivery of intake and assessment services, including support for relevant assessment functions, in accordance with legislation and practice guidelines.
Tasks may include, but not limited to, supporting Intake staff with receiving and directing incoming phone calls and other correspondence, assisting with written and verbal requests for information, referrals to services, feedback to notifiers, data input, supporting the reporting and transfer of information, including to Courts.
Key duties and responsibilities:
The Case Support Worker's key responsibilities are to:
* Provide assistance to business unit staff to ensure service delivery is consistent with departmental policies and procedures and departmental objectives.
* Follow guidelines and implement processes in relation to records management, finance and other administrative and practice related policies and procedures.
* Provide culturally appropriate support to children, families and stakeholders including referral, provision of information, advocacy and consultation.
* Consult and liaise with relevant stakeholders (including families, community members and Elders) and service providers to support implementing and maintaining appropriate casework to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
* Participate effectively as a team member and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
* Maintain accessible and clear case records consistent with departmental requirements.
* Collate information and use, update and monitor relevant databases to support the key functions of the business unit.
* Develop and maintain knowledge relevant to the role, and actively participate in appropriate learning and development processes.
It is an occupational requirement for this position to be undertaken by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. One referee should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the position requirements.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
