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Better and fairer care. Always. We are St Vincents Health Australia, Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. Open Support is committed to providing unwavering support addressing some of the most profound and urgent needs in our communities that can impact any of us. We offer services to women and children escaping domestic and family violence, and people experiencing social isolation and loneliness. We take compassion into action. From fear and loneliness to empowerment, independence and connection. Helping build communities where everyone can thrive. We are recruiting for an experienced Child & Family Caseworker with a strong focus on working directly with children impacted by domestic and family violence. Working under the guidance of our Program Manager, you will complete child and family assessments focusing on developing tailored case plans that are appropriate to each childs developmental stage / need and delivering childcentred therapeutic and group programs. You will support families to strengthen safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes. Key Responsibilities Work directly with children and their mothers to deliver childcentred, traumainformed case management for families Receive and assess referrals, complete intake, needs and risk assessments, and provide feedback to referring agencies Develop and maintain tailored case plans for children that reflect developmental stage, current needs, risks and protective factors (in collaboration with their mother) Deliver developmentally appropriate therapeutic, recreational and educational activities, and facilitate evidencebased parenting and family programs Work collaboratively to implement and maintain child safeguarding frameworks and procedures including mandatory child protection requirements Contribute to the daily operations of our crisis accommodation facility Essential Criteria Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences, Occupational Therapy or similar Demonstrated experience working with children and families in the context of domestic and family violence and homelessness Strong assessment and case management skills, including developing tailored case plans for children that align to developmental stage and current needs (including safety planning) Your work is a balance of handson engagementdesigning group activities that build social confidence in children aged 311and strategic advocacy, such as navigating complex immigration and residency paperwork to secure school placements. As well as child case management for children of all ages. Ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis and clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, mandatory reporting obligations and child safety frameworks Excellent verbal and written communication skills NSW Drivers License, Working With Children Check clearance and National Police Check Why work at St Vincents? Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most atrisk people in our community Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary taxfree Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. Preemployment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all rolerequired preemployment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. #J-18808-Ljbffr