Footsteps’s Social Worker provides comprehensive psychological and therapeutic services. The practitioner delivers evidence-based support interventions across a broad range of clients, multiple agencies and programs including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Aged Care, and Child Safety.
With a high level of interpersonal skills and impeccable report-writing skills, you have demonstrated experience in a similar role.
A strong practitioner, you work as part of a multidisciplinary team with your own caseload to support a diverse range of clients including pediatrics.
Footsteps Community Services (FCS):
Footsteps is a for-purpose organisation with the ambition to support the community nationally, specifically people who have been marginalised or those at risk of being. The organisation provides a range of services including:
• Individualised Therapy
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Support Coordination
• Community Nursing
Footsteps support young people and families as well as older Australians. Our multi-disciplinary team is committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
We are looking for self-driven, focused, passionate, resourceful and hardworking practitioners.
Main responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day activities linked with the delivery of social work, psychological and therapeutical services.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies based on carefully evaluated evidence-based research.
• Keep accurate case notes and reports as appropriate, following FCS’ policies and procedures.
• Respond to allocated clients’ enquiries regarding the services provided.
• Oversee the implementation and ongoing monitoring of plans and assessments.
• Establish and maintain a good rapport and communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Communicate with individuals in a respectful and age-appropriate manner.
• Participate in services development, planning activities, training, development activities and team meetings.
• Contribute to a positive workplace environment grounded in mutual respect and professionalism with all colleagues.
• Provide great customer service by achieving high levels of client satisfaction, through supporting clients to achieve their objectives and timely communication.
• In circumstances where Footsteps is not the best option for the client, work with the client or referrers to find a more suitable alternative support pathway with other allied health professionals.
Clinical and Supervision Responsibilities:
• Contribute to clinical knowledge.
• Contribute to the evaluation and analysis of guidelines, policies, and procedures applicable to their clinical/professional work.
Leadership:
• Build strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop self and others.
• Participate in individual supervision and group supervision.
• Develop brand recognition and awareness.
• Demonstrate integrity in all business activity.
Key selection criteria:
Mandatory:
• Tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work.
• Valid registration (AASW with AMHSW accreditation if applicable).
• Demonstrate at least two years of experience in an equivalent role.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a current criminal history screening positive notice card, a current Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening, and first aid qualifications.
• Roadworthy vehicle and current driver’s license.
• Good knowledge of the NDIS principles and processes.
• Strong report writing and computer skills.
Skills and Experience:
• High-level interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in undertaking a range of assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people, their families, and other professionals
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing people’s needs and areas of risk, identifying goals, developing action plans, and identifying emerging mental health issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in using client information management systems, electronic health records, e-health applications and
• Excellent leadership and people management skills including the ability to effectively coach, mentor and motivate multi-disciplinary teams and other key stakeholders.
Appreciated:
• Experience of the Disability/Aged Care Sectors.
Remuneration package:
• Super.
• Over $18,550 (pre-tax benefit) in salary sacrifice options including: novated lease vehicle, professional equipment, living expenses and meal and entertainment.
• The use of company pooled vehicle during work hours and for work related travel to reduce your personal costs.
• Up to $500 in professional development allowance per year (after year 1).
• Performance-based yearly bonuses (when you continuously exceed KPIs an clients’ expectations).
