This role is open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal only. Roles which involve directly providing programs and services to Aboriginal people for the purposes of promoting their welfare are considered to be ‘Aboriginal identified roles’ and are as such restricted to Aboriginal people only. This is permitted under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

KARI Ltd

About Us

KARI Ltd is one of NSW's largest accredited Aboriginal Permanency Support (PSP) services. We are dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and families by offering quality case management and support. Our Family Preservation Program provides targeted casework to vulnerable families, aiming to prevent children and young people from entering the child protection system.

Benefits and Perks

• Salary of $88,500 including leave loading.
• 35-hour work week (7-hour days)
• Monthly RDOs (Rostered Days Off)
• Salary sacrifice opportunities to maximise your take-home pay (salary package up to $105,377)
• Opportunity to work within a supportive, dedicated team
• Ongoing professional development and training

About the Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Family Preservation Caseworker to join our team at our Liverpool office. In this role, you will provide intensive case management to support Aboriginal children and families identified as at risk of entering the Out of Home Care system. Your work will focus on mitigating risk, increasing safety, and promoting overall well-being for children and families.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide intensive case management to support Aboriginal children and families at risk
• Use tools and activities to engage children, young people, and families in the program
• Develop collaborative action plans with families, focusing on safety, parent-child relationships, and well-being
• Facilitate Action Plan meetings every 90 days with families, the Department of Communities and Justice, and other relevant services

Requirements

• Working with Children's Check - Paid Worker
• National Criminal History Check upon commencement
• NSW Driver’s Licence (minimum P2)

Skills and Experience

• Willingness to travel across metropolitan Sydney to support families
• Experience in Out of Home Care or the Child Protection sector
• Relevant qualifications or extensive life skills
• Knowledge of issues affecting Aboriginal communities, families, and children
• Experience working with birth families experiencing intergenerational trauma
• Understanding of the impacts of Drugs & Alcohol, Mental Health, and Domestic Violence on families
• Ability to build rapport and trust with children, adolescents, and families

How to Apply

For further information or to request a full job description, please contact Krystal McGeechan on (02) 8782 0300 or via email: [email protected].