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About Us
Allambi Care is a multi-disciplined and recognised leader in the human services field working across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter, Central Coast and Northern Rivers regions in NSW, as well as Victoria. We are committed to supporting our community’s most vulnerable people through tailored services and programs. With over 40 years’ experience, our ‘never give up’ approach ensures the needs of the people we care for are our first priority.
Position Objective
The overall role of the Fostering and Permanency Assessor is to Recruit and Assess potential Foster Carers and provide Initial and Ongoing Training for NSW and VIC.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Training
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Coordinate and present “Shared Lives” training to potential foster and kinship carers.
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Collate training evaluations and present summary report to Manager Foster Care Assessment & Training following Shared Lives Training.
Assessment and Reporting
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Conduct General Foster Care, Kinship and Guardianship assessments using the Step by Step assessment tools.
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Arrange and conduct assessment interviews for potential foster carers and kinship carers; measuring their suitability to provide out of home care in line with ACWA standards utilising the Step by Step Training and Assessment Tools.
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Collaborate with external stakeholders including Department of Department of Communities and Justice and Department of Families Fairness and Housing
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Facilitate completion of probity checks including Housing Inspection, National Police Checks, verify Working with Children Checks and Medicals for applicants.
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Produce comprehensive assessment reports using analytical skills to inform recommendations.
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Conduct thorough and robust assessments of carer applicants in a timely manner.
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Compile and create accurate reports as regulated by legislation, Office of Children’s Guardian and Department of Communities and Justice requirements.
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Conduct the signing off process for carers including the preparation of all supporting documentation and presentations.
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Prepare and present carer profiles to management including written reports.
Departmental Planning & Administration
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Attendance and participation in weekly meetings and Annual General meeting.
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Participate in the development and review of departmental program policies.
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Maintain regular correspondence with current and potential foster carers via telephone, teams, email and mail.
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Ensure carer files are maintained, accurate and up-to-date.
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Identify and communicate any foster carer issues to Manager Foster Care Assessment and Training.
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Organise and coordinate foster care events and functions.
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Maintain and update initial enquiry database, carer database, training database, and Working With Children Check applications records.
Essential Criteria
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Diploma level qualification in social work, psychology, social sciences, community services, education, health, early childhood, criminology, policing or similar.
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Understanding of and experience in the field of casework, training PSSP, child protection and Foster Care.
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Step by Step accreditation, or willingness to become a Step by Step assessor.
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Well-developed analytical and organisational skills
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High level communication skills including the ability to interview, assess and train candidates.
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Extensive experience in Microsoft Office Applications.
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Driver’s License and Comprehensive Insurance on primary vehicle used for work purposes.
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Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to meet organisational needs.
What is on offer?
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Full Time Employment
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4 weeks Annual leave per year
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1 Roster Day Off per month
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Opportunity to receive Fringe Benefits Tax (salary sacrifice) on commencement of employment
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Monday - Friday work week.
Must have these documents if successful
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Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment)
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Current NDIS Worker Check (can be obtained via https://www.service.vic.gov.au/services/national-disability-insurance-scheme)
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Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID003)
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National Police Check (this must be obtained via https://www.employmentscreeninggroup.com/au/allambi/)
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International Police Check for applicants who have lived continuously for 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years.
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A current driver’s licence
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Certificate of Completion: NDIS Worker Orientation Module (can be accessed via: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/)
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Willingness to participate in pre-employment medical checks
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Two professional references
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Willingness to participate in a Disqualified Carer’s Check
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 professional references.
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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.
