Parenting Partner (Casework)
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Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: CatholicCare
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-8-7640-8958
Fax: +61-8-8900-2082
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Detail information about job Parenting Partner (Casework). Terms and conditions vacancy
CatholicCare is seeking an enthusiastic caseworker to join our Mayfield team in the role of Parenting Partner. It is an exciting time to work at CatholicCare with the recent launch of the Permanency Support Program in October 2017. Our goal at CatholicCare is to provide a permanent ‘have life and have it to the full’ option for children who come into foster care and to achieve this within two years. This is a part time, maximum term role based on funding and is likely to be extended past June 2019.
Our Permanency Support team includes a multidisciplinary circle of caseworkers, clinicians, birth parents, carers, and the child. The Parenting Partner will work closely with our carers to develop therapeutic parenting knowledge and skills.
If you are passionate about best outcomes for children in foster care; if you align with our agreed values of Respect, Justice, Connection, Collaboration and Innovation; if you are keen to help ‘build a stronger, fairer and kinder society’, then we invite you to come join our circle.
To be considered for an interview, applicants must address the following selection criteria:
- A commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values of our organisation.
- Relevant experience and degree qualifications (or working towards) in social work, psychology, allied health, nursing, education or other social sciences.
- Demonstrated compassion towards and understanding of the holistic and therapeutic needs of children and families affected by trauma.
- A solid understanding of the importance of the first one thousand days, child development and an interest in assisting other to enhance their therapeutic parenting capacity.
- Ability to respectfully engage with and mentor carers (or birth families) who come from many different walks of life and who may not be familiar with the notion of therapeutic parenting.
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently (often in families’ homes) and as part of a team. Working in close collaboration with the Therapeutic specialist in particular.
- Experience in contributing to and interpreting Behaviour Support Plans and modelling agreed intervention strategies in home environments.
- High-level interpersonal skills relating to effective communication, attention to detail, ability to inspire others and contribute to a positive team culture.
- Flexibility in being available outside of core business hours in performing duties of this position.
Please visit our website for more information: www.catholiccare.org.au/join-us/.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a national police check, complete a health assessment declaration, hold a current NSW driver’s licence, and have the ability to work within Australia.
*Please note that not adequately addressing the selection criteria will result in your application not being shortlisted.*
Applications close 9.00am on Monday 23 July 2018.