Case Worker – Youth and Families - Fixed term Part time

About the role:

The Caseworker – Youth and Families is responsible for providing high quality early intervention and support services to vulnerable young people 16-24 years and their families across the Blacktown local government area.

The Case Manager:

Support young people and their families to access services that meet their needs;

•Provide client-focused casework, manage a case load and achieve individual targets;

•Ensure that the emotional, social, behavioural, developmental and educational needs of young people are met;

•Ensure that case work practice is responsive to individual needs and reflects the organisation’s values, policies and practice frameworks;

•Ensure that the rights of young people are protected, their wellbeing is actively safe guarded and any concerns are reported immediately;

•Develop and deliver skills-focused group work and skills training including independent living skills;