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SalaryAbout Us
SSI is a national not-for-profit organization providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities,
SSI supports individuals, children, families and communities via a range of vital human services from settlement support of newcomers and refugees through to programs in employment and education and health wellbeing and social supports for all Australians, new and old.
About the Team
SSI delivers specialist out-of-home care and permanency support services that provide a culturally appropriate model for children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds aged 0–18 years. We have a strong commitment to culturally responsive services. Wherever possible, as needed, we support children to be cared for by foster carers who share the same culture as the children or where this is not possible, we maximise opportunities for children to be connected with their family’s ethnic backgrounds, religion/s and language/s.
About You
You will provide transport to children in OOHC and supervise contacts between children and their birth families as scheduled and as directed by Court Order. You will then be required to write a report regarding the contact’s progress.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide transport to children and young people in OOHC for contacts or for appointments
- Prepare a brief report on the visit and submit this to the SSI Caseworker within one week (SSI will provide a format for this report.)
- Liaise with young person’s Caseworker to ensure high-quality service delivery
- Alert Caseworker and Casework Manager regarding any significant issues, and problem-solve with them where relevant
- Sign a confidentiality statement relating to the specific issues involved in the Multicultural Foster Care Program, including the understanding that they must not reveal to anyone the address or location or nature of the foster family they visit.
- Provide first aid if required.
Essential Criteria
- Studying or have completed a Bachelor of Social Work
- Current unrestricted driver's licence (own care with comprehensive insurance would be an advantage)
- First Aid Certificate
- Ability to work well both in a team and autonomously
- Strong communication, negotiation and dispute resolution skills
- Previous work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and strong administration/written communication skills will see you succeed in this role
Please ask us for a copy of the PD for the full responsibilities.
About our Recruitment Process
At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, WWCC, a Criminal History Check and NDIS Screening check (if applicable) as a reasonable condition of employment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Friday 1st March 2024
Should you require further information about the role please contact ******@ssi.org.au
A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.
Our commitment to Diversity:
SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. We accept and consider all your experience including from overseas and volunteering opportunities.
SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can also assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at ******@ssi.org.au or call Theresa on 0468 836 ***.
