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Contractors - Child and Family Services Assessors (NSW)

Job Locations AU-NSW
Requisition ID
2016-17056
# of Openings
1
Job Function
Assessor
Job Schedule
Contract

Project/Position Introduction

Overview

MAX Solutions, Child and Family Services program is looking for professionals with a degree in social work, psychology, or other related qualifications acceptable to apply for these contract positions.

 

You will need experience completing complex trauma informed Out of Home Care (OoHC) and / or Child Protection (CP) related Assessments to join our team of Assessors performing various Child and Family Services Assessments and Reviews. 

 

The opportunity

 

This work is a great option for professionals looking to transition from paid employment positions to contracting work and we will support and guide you as part of this transition. It also offers flexibility for those working part-time in other roles or/and balancing work and family commitments. 

 

An induction, ongoing professional development and support will also be provided.

 

About you

 

  • Degree level qualifications in Social Work (with eligibility to AASW) or degree level qualifications in psychology (NOTE: Candidates with other related tertiary level qualifications may be considered with relevant experience as outlined below.
  • Ideally 3 years of experience autonomously conducting complex, trauma informed assessments of children living in OoHC or under CP orders
  • Step by Step Accreditation desirable
  • A sound understanding of the various legislation and standards, best practice and current research regarding trauma informed assessments
  • Strong assessment skills (critical thinking, gathering / analysing / synthesising information)
  • Strong face-to-face interviewing skills
  • Strong report writing skills (quality and efficiency)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Experience in working with indigenous and CALD communities is desirable but not essential
  • Understanding of the Child Safety Principles and commitment to child safety and wellbeing, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices

 

Diversity and Inclusion

 

We are proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice Citation and recognised as a Disability Confident Company.

At MAX, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being. Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices.

 

Next steps

Please contact Lisa Warburton on 07 3727 1470 to find out more about the role.

 

If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process for reasons of equal opportunity, please call a member of our Recruitment Team on 07 3727 1306 or email max.recruit@maxsolutions.com.au before you submit your application.

 

Please note: Under the MAX Solutions Mandatory Vaccination Policy all new contractors of MAX Solutions must be fully vaccinated with an Approved COVID-19 Vaccine (or approved medical exemption) and provide Evidence of Vaccination/Exemption as part of our application and job offer process.

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