Doorways Case Worker

Why this role matters

The Doorways to Parenting program operates within the Tasmanian Division of The Salvation Army Southern Territory (TSA). Doorways to Parenting is a program of the Children and Families Stream, providing a family focused program with a common goal of maintaining strong relationships with all community stakeholders and so to achieve a better outcome parents and children as well as the community.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Case Worker to work within a state-wide team of Doorways to Parenting staff and volunteers. The Doorways to Parenting program works with a diverse range of parents and families who are referred from Child Safety Services, The Advice and Referral line, AOD Services, well as Salvation Army Corps, Doorways and other internal Social Programs.

Doorways to Parenting is committed to providing evidence-based parenting education courses directed towards early intervention and prevention for families in the community as well as post intervention for families who have children under Child Safety Services, Care and Protection Orders.

This part‑time position (4 days per week) is a 9‑month fixed‑term contract providing maternity leave cover, with duties based across Burnie and Devonport, TAS. Salary and employment conditions align with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award, Level 4.
 
How you will make an impact

• Provide intensive support for parents through a holistic parenting program and intensive case work services
• Parents may require early intervention or post intervention support and advocacy with Child Safety Services
• Engage contact with families to stabilise and reduce high risk behaviours through supervised access play group into case management and intensive family support
• Assist families and children in their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development through individual counselling
• Individual case plans are developed in collaboration with clients and include a range of interventions that address the needs or goals of clients
• Clients are assisted to access support services and establish community supports

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or similar field, working towards or relevant experience
• Diploma of Welfare Studies or related field with extensive experience working with parents and Child Safety Service interventions
• Relevant experience in a Social Service environment would be recognised
• Demonstrated experience in intensive case work practice, with an emphasis on children, families and individual case management and assessment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Child Protection Services and the Children, Young Persons and Families Act 1997
• Knowledge of trauma-based therapy and evidence-based interventions
• Demonstrated skills in program development
• Current TAS Drivers Licence
• Valid TAS Employee Working with Vulnerable Persons Check

Benefits working with The Salvation Army

• (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Enquiries only

Marni McCulloch at [email protected]

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration