Foster Care Recruitment Coordinator
Job No:
141317
Location:
Hunter Central Coast
- An opportunity to have a direct impact on the life of children in need!
- Enjoy fantastic job security as part of an international organisation!
- Enjoy an attractive hourly rate (in line with SCHADS level 4) circa $37.54 - $40.39 PLUS super, salary sacrificing options, a well maintained company vehicle and also a fuel card valued at $3,160 per annum!
About Key Assets
Key Assets is a non-government, non-for-profit children's services agency and part of the International Key Assets Group worldwide.
Key Assets provide services across Australia to children, young people and their families, with a particular focus on foster care and young people with a disability. The business makes sure their organisation is positive and welcoming for everybody and shows a dedicated commitment to equality and inclusion in all that they do. It is important to note that this commitment extends to their employees and their recruitment processes. The business ensures staff are working in a supportive and inclusive team with good processes and procedures.
Key Assets is dedicated to having a diverse team of employees, best ensuring they meet the needs of children and young people, their families and carers. Now is your chance to join!
About the Opportunity
Key Assets now has a newly created opportunity for an experienced and qualified social worker to take on a Foster Care Recruitment Coordinator role across the Hunter and Central Coast. Reporting to the Recruitment Panel Manager you will be primarily responsible for the recruitment process for prospective carers and Prospective Adoptive Parents (PAP's), whilst delivering excellent customer service at all times. It is important to note that this role will involve regular travel around the community.
More specifically, your day-to-day duties will include but will not be limited to:
- Providing a timely, positive, professional and customer focused response to all initial inquiries within a 48 hour timeframe;
- Arranging and conducting, where agreed, initial visits to prospective carers/PAP's;
- Ensuring the timely completion of detailed reports in a timely fashion on completion of the home visit; and
- Providing feedback to and receiving comments from other stakeholders.
About You
The successful candidate will have a Qualification in Social Work in conjunction with eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and proven experience working in a children and families setting, child protection and/or out of home care. Note that Marketing or PR knowledge will be highly regarded.
It is imperative that you are a dedicated professional who shows initiative with the ability to work productively both autonomously and with relevant stakeholders. You will be in possession of sound IT skills and a comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to children's services and a sound understanding of child safe practices and procedures. Outstanding communication skills will also be essential, allowing you to have good customer service skills and occasionally manage difficult conversations. Problem solving skills are also crucial, allowing you to work well under pressure.
Please note: It is a requirement for this role that you must be willing to undergo and satisfactorily complete personal and statutory checks.
About the Benefits
In this varied role with Key Assets you will benefit from the knowledge that you are assisting to enact a positive change in the life of young children, carers and PAP's in need. You will also benefit tremendously from professional development opportunities, working closely with a supportive, diverse and passionate team of like minded professionals.
For your hard work and dedication you will be rewarded with an attractive hourly rate (in line with SCHADS Level 4) circa $37.50 - $40.39 PLUS super, salary sacrificing options, a well maintained company vehicle and also a fuel card! You will also benefit from on-site parking when you are working in the office!
Don't miss out on an exciting opportunity to make a difference and advance your career in a supportive and diverse team! - Apply Now!