Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) Caseworker - Statewide

Overview

Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) Caseworker – Statewide

JCPRP Caseworkers assess safety and risk to children and young people within a multi-disciplinary service model. We are seeking experienced child protection Caseworkers with excellent analytical, assessment and communication skills.

We are recruiting for multiple locations across New South Wales, including Ballina, Bathurst, Blacktown, Broken Hill, Coffs Harbour, Dubbo, Gosford, Inverell, Liverpool, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Queanbeyan, Strawberry Hills, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga grouping (includes Wagga Wagga, Albury & Griffith) and Wollongong.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments to identify and address safety and risk concerns for children and young people within a multi-disciplinary program
• Engage in collaborative, child-focused practice that acknowledges and respects the culture and context of each child, young person and their carers / family
• Source timely, accurate and comprehensive information and make evidence-based decisions in line with the child / young person’s safety, welfare and wellbeing
• Model ethical and curious casework that is responsive to the changing needs of children, young people and families
• Build relationships within the Program, practice and legislative frameworks to promote meaningful change in families for better outcomes for children / young people and their families
• Develop and maintain networks and relationships with JCPRP partner agencies and other stakeholders to deliver holistic and coordinated services for children, young people and families
• Participate and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and professional development to ensure practice knowledge and skills are contemporary
• Maintain accurate and objective client records for reporting and information sharing
• Have difficult conversations about and with children, young people, family and key stakeholders to mitigate risks and enhance safety and wellbeing
• Initiate action in the Children’s Court to ensure safety and wellbeing where required

What we’re looking for

Working with vulnerable children, young people and carers / families within a multi-disciplinary program is challenging and rewarding. To be a JCPR Caseworker you need to be confident, curious and resilient. The essential requirements include :

We strongly encourage people from Aboriginal and multicultural backgrounds to apply for these roles.

What’s in it for you?

As Australia’s top public sector employer, we offer competitive benefits and opportunities including :

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How to apply

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). Ensure you address the targeted question in your application :

Targeted Question : Describe a time when you were required to undertake a safety and risk assessment for a child or young person. What steps did you take, what challenges did you face, and what was the outcome?

For questions or recruitment adjustments to help you perform at your best (including alternative submission methods), contact Vanessa Tran at (02) 9765 5049 or vanessa.tran@dcj.nsw.gov.au. Visit the DCJ website to learn more about recruitment adjustments.

Inclusion and diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We welcome applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, women, LGBTQIA+ communities and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For information on our inclusion and diversity efforts, visit the DCJ website.

Note : A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for up to 18 months. For more information, visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

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