The role:

OzChild is seeking expressions of interest from qualified Foster Care assessors to undertake Step by Step (Vic) competency-based foster care assessments.

The role is a contract-only role, paid per piece of work completed, so suits someone with flexibility, an ability to work autonomously and manage their own deadlines.

Our offices across the southeast and west require assessments to be completed.

Who we are looking for:

Passionate, driven and articulate professionals with experience in child protection or out of home care field. You will have a high-level understanding of trauma and its impacts on child development. You will have the ability to assess cultural awareness and suitability to care for First Nations children. You will have great personal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and will have exceptional written skills, and the demonstrated ability to write high-quality Step by Step (Vic) Assessment reports.

What will you need?

• Professional experience working with children and young people in the out-of-home care system
• Professional experience writing Step by Step (Vic) assessments
• Demonstrated assessment, analytical and written and verbal communication skills
• Step by Step (2020) registration, and/or eligibility to obtain registration with Association of Children's Welfare Agencies (ACWA) OR Evidence of completion of Step by Step (2007) Familiarisation training
• Availability to complete assessment interviews evenings and weekends
• Capacity to work to tight timelines
• Presentation of reports to accreditation panel
• Must have access to your own phone, computer/laptop and internet access

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a police check and provide a WWCC for VIC.

COVID-19: The majority of interviews are currently being conducted via video, however, this is likely to change with the easing of restrictions.

HOW TO APPLY:

You can apply for this position today by clicking APPLY NOW below.

For more information, a confidential discussion about the role or simply to ask a question, contact Amy Mackenzie on 03 9212 3930 or email amackenzie@ozchild.org.au