Manager Casework

Department of Communities and Justice•Blacktown, NSW

6d•A$133,348 - A$146,945•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Talent Pool recruitment for future Ongoing and Temporary opportunities that may arise across our Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) locations across NSW. The Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) links the risk assessment and protective intervention of DCJ with the criminal investigation of NSW Police and the forensic medical, treatment and support services of NSW Health. The program delivers a multidisciplinary response to serious child abuse matters across NSW.

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Welfare or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in applying best practice casework with children, young people and their families.
Experience leading and managing teams in complex and challenging situations, including a high-volume work area.
Excellent communication, negotiation and problem solving skills
A valid driver’s licence, as travel is a requirement of the role.
National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.
Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

Nice To Haves

If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of caseworkers and work in collaboration with the NSW Police and NSW Health to provide coordinated services to vulnerable children, young people and families.
Lead by example and demonstrate the principles of the Joint Child Protection Response Program and work to meet program objectives.
Value interagency partnership, workforce diversity and prioritise safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.
Ensure that children and young people remain the focus of assessments and make decisions, to ensure they are protected from further trauma and that they receive protective, therapeutic and other support services as determined.