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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
The Caseworker provides casework support to children, young people, foster carers and their birth families within the Multicultural Child & Family Support Program, to achieve permanency care outcomes. The Caseworker works with DCJ and other government and non-government organisations to deliver culturally responsive services to children, young people, foster carers, and their birth families in a manner consistent with the SSI Multicultural Child and Family Support Program model and internal policies.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake child and family case work including assessments, planning, placement support, monitoring and reviews.
- Understand current permanency planning principles
- Develop, implement and review children and young people’s case plans as per OOHC policies and procedures
- Match children and young people with foster carers as per the multicultural foster care model
- Liaise with Department of Communities and Justice, other government partners, non-government organisations and other stakeholders in relation to referrals and reportable activity as per OOHC policies and procedures
- Provide information, advice and support to foster carers
- As a team player, the OOHC caseworker will contribute to the cohesion and support of the team members as assisting with home visits, assessments and the use of his language if needed
Essential Criteria
- Relevant tertiary degree
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Well-developed analytical and organisational skills
- A valid NSW driver's licence
- Experience with culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- Fluency in languages such as Arabic, Turkish and Vietnamese are highly desirable
Please ask us for a copy of the PD for the full responsibilities.
About our Benefits
- Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
- Industry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office, including 9-day fortnight;
- Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
- Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities
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 ***.
