Position Objective
To provide support and guidance to Foster Care Case Workers, Carers and Clients whilst ensuring correct practices are undertaken in accordance with relevant policy and legislation relevant to the Permanency Support Program.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Promote AC Needs Based Restorative Framework (NBRF) culture and work to NBRF ideals
Provide leadership, direction and supervision to Case Workers, Youth Support Workers and Foster Carers
Provide strategic direction and interpreting of the goals of the service in day-to-day functions and tasks
Participate in the development of long-term strategic goals for departmental programs
Collaborate with external agencies
Support Case Workers in developing Case Plans for clients and ensure these documents are updated to meet the individual needs of the client
Ensure all client review meetings are held at appropriate intervals as outlined by the Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG)
Ensure all reports are sent to Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in a timely manner
Ensure all Incident Reports are documented accurately
Collaborate with the OCG and the NSW Office of the Ombudsman and to ensure all legal requirements are met
Participate in the development and review of departmental program policies and organisational policies
Ensure all AC policies and procedures are followed and communicated to Case Workers and Foster Carers
Ensure any changes to AC policies and procedures are communicated and trained to Case Workers and Foster Carers
Ensure all standards are met in accordance with the Children's Guardian NSW Standards for Statutory Out-Of-Home-Care (OOHC)
Coordinate and attend weekly departmental meetings




Coordinate supervision meetings and provide support and feedback to Case Workers
Ensure client files are maintained, accurate, up-to-date and in line with OCG
Attend critical incidents
To ensure defusing of all involved staff and carers immediately after a critical incident and debriefing of staff following critical incidents where required
Attend meetings both internal and external when required
Identify and communicate any program, client or employee issues to Department Director and/or Human Resources
Participate in recruitment and selection processes when required
Support and advise Case Workers and Foster Carers in developing strategies for clients and implementing these strategies
Coordinate and maintain OH&S; of all working environments including office and client housing settings
Ensure all Case Workers act in a professional and appropriate manner at all times
Maintain up-to-date knowledge on various client specific diagnoses and disabilities
Coordinate and monitor all aspects of client Case Plans and Individual Plans ensuring that objectives are being worked towards or met
Attend court and caution meetings with clients and Case Workers
Participate and coordinate client grievance process and complaint meetings
Liaise with appropriate services to develop inter-agency protocols
Selection Criteria (Please address all points in your application)




Two years' working with children and young people and families/carers with AC or similar environment
Demonstrated managerial and leadership experience
Knowledge of Needs Based Framework, TCI concepts and strategies
Minimum Caseworker/Casework Manager level experience (or equivalent)
Desirable
Desirable: Bachelor Degree (or working towards) in related discipline or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability and/or experience in working with Children and young people with complex needs and challenging behaviour
What is on offer?
Full Time Employment for a Fixed Term (up to 1 March ****)
4 weeks Annual leave per year
1 Roster Day Off per month
Opportunity to receive Fringe Benefits Tax (salary sacrifice) on commencement of employment
Monday - Friday work week.
Must have these documents if successful
Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment - can be obtained via )
Current NDIS Worker Check: (can be obtained via )
Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID011)
National Police Check (this must be obtained via /)
Drivers License
Comprehensively insured vehicle
Two professional references
If you meet the above criteria and you're interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!
Please note, applications must include a cover letter addressing above essential criteria and a complete resume including two skilled references.
Applications close 9am, Friday, 11th September.
Allambi Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds as well as People With a Disability.
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📌 Case Manager - Fostering And Permanency (Fixed Term) (Newcastle)
🏢 Allambi Care
📍 Newcastle