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Geelong, Victoria, Australia

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Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Provide clinical social work supervision to students on placement.

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Running practice integration seminars for students on placement. Marking honours thesis. Marking undergraduate essays.

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is both a place and a movement. We are an independent not for profit organisation, whose programs support and empower people seeking asylum to maximise their own physical, mental and social well being.The Client Services Manager oversees the Casework, Counselling, Housing, and Mental Health services.

Melbourne, Australia

Migration Support Programs (MSP) provide effective and responsive services to people who are vulnerable as a result of migration, such as those separated by war and disaster, refugees, asylum seekers and immigration detainees.The Team Leader is responsible for the casework coordination of their team, providing day to day support and direction to caseworkers to ensure a high standard of service is provided to our clients, as well as liaising with the National Office team on a regular… Show more Migration Support Programs (MSP) provide effective and responsive services to people who are vulnerable as a result of migration, such as those separated by war and disaster, refugees, asylum seekers and immigration detainees.The Team Leader is responsible for the casework coordination of their team, providing day to day support and direction to caseworkers to ensure a high standard of service is provided to our clients, as well as liaising with the National Office team on a regular basis regarding complex cases and policy and procedural matters. Show less

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

● Capacity building role in Phnom Penh, Cambodia as part of the AusAID funded Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD) program.● Support the Community Development Program team in annual planning, the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports, budget reports, and impact information collection.● Conduct training for program staff in community mobilisation, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), participatory development, facilitation skills and curriculum development.●… Show more ● Capacity building role in Phnom Penh, Cambodia as part of the AusAID funded Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD) program.● Support the Community Development Program team in annual planning, the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports, budget reports, and impact information collection.● Conduct training for program staff in community mobilisation, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), participatory development, facilitation skills and curriculum development.● Link local staff with relevant NGOs including the Artisans Association of Cambodia. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Caseworker:● Case manage over 25 asylum seeker cases in accordance with the Migrant Support Program and Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme policies and procedures.● Conduct comprehensive assessments, which identify key needs and risks impacting the client and organisation according to program guidelines.● Liaise with appropriate services and make referrals appropriate to meet the needs of the client.● Respond to crises in clients’ lives such as suicidal ideation, child… Show more Caseworker:● Case manage over 25 asylum seeker cases in accordance with the Migrant Support Program and Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme policies and procedures.● Conduct comprehensive assessments, which identify key needs and risks impacting the client and organisation according to program guidelines.● Liaise with appropriate services and make referrals appropriate to meet the needs of the client.● Respond to crises in clients’ lives such as suicidal ideation, child protection concerns, and homelessness.● In accordance with Red Cross principles and the MSP code of conduct, maintain a high standard of communication with all stakeholders including Red Cross national and divisional staff; DIAC; and other external stakeholders. ● Maintain up to date case notes on the database and maintaining paper files.● Maintain up to date knowledge of policies and procedures.Senior Caseworker:● Train and support new staff.● Conduct bi-monthly case reviews with reports to be provided to the Refugee Services Coordinator.● Attend meetings with the Refugee Services Coordinator and other Senior Caseworker.● Case allocation.● Support caseworkers in identifying and escalating high needs clients.Acting Coordinator:● In addition to the duties outlined above for the Caseworker position:● Case allocation.● Supervision and performance management of staff.● Liaise and meet with the manger of Migrant Support Programs.● Liaise and meet with the National Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme Coordinator.● Liaise with Department of Immigration as appropriate.● Approve cheques for clients.● Refer clients for case management. Show less

Sydney, Australia

● Manage approximately 10 – 20 refugee cases.● Analyse the refugee claims made by the client and assess exactly how Amnesty International can assist them.● Research and write country information reports that objectively illustrate the risks of persecution faced by the client in his or her home country.● Maintain regular communication with the client and his or her representatives.● Correspond with Australian Department of Immigration officials, UNCHR officials, Amnesty… Show more ● Manage approximately 10 – 20 refugee cases.● Analyse the refugee claims made by the client and assess exactly how Amnesty International can assist them.● Research and write country information reports that objectively illustrate the risks of persecution faced by the client in his or her home country.● Maintain regular communication with the client and his or her representatives.● Correspond with Australian Department of Immigration officials, UNCHR officials, Amnesty International Secretariat researchers and other parties that can assist with our work.● Respond to queries by the public about refugee and asylum seeker policies in Australia.● Write campaign content and blogs for the Amnesty International Australia website.● Supervise approximately eight refugee caseworkers, reviewing all their cases once a fortnight. Show less

Parramatta, Nsw

● Working under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, recognise and record reports, identify and recognise ‘risk of harm”, recognise and respond to requests for assistance, identify and report criminal actions, and report to the Ombudsman.● Work in a high volume, high-pressure environment to ensure the completion of complex Child and Family Intake tasks within reasonable timeframes given the circumstances. ● Accurately record and collect detailed and sensitive… Show more ● Working under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, recognise and record reports, identify and recognise ‘risk of harm”, recognise and respond to requests for assistance, identify and report criminal actions, and report to the Ombudsman.● Work in a high volume, high-pressure environment to ensure the completion of complex Child and Family Intake tasks within reasonable timeframes given the circumstances. ● Accurately record and collect detailed and sensitive information using the computerised client system (KiDS).● Receive reports and identify immediate concerns for the safety, ensure the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people are resolved promptly and where appropriate through consultation with other professionals and relevant members of the public and referrals made to relevant services.● Work in a team environment within the work area. Respect other members of the team. Maintain good communication channels with other staff in the work area. Show less

London, Unitied Kingdom

● Ensure placements for children looked after contain the correct level of support services.● Be part of a team running a daily duty service for the provision of placements and support to placements.● Undertake reviews of care plans, to ensure timescales are being met and resources are used efficiently.● Undertake assessments, design and implement care plans in complex situations by a variety of methods of intervention and to encourage the development of quality standards and… Show more ● Ensure placements for children looked after contain the correct level of support services.● Be part of a team running a daily duty service for the provision of placements and support to placements.● Undertake reviews of care plans, to ensure timescales are being met and resources are used efficiently.● Undertake assessments, design and implement care plans in complex situations by a variety of methods of intervention and to encourage the development of quality standards and practice.● In the provision of services to users, develop needs-led packages of care in relation to the resources available. To seek the most effective means of providing innovative care packages within budgetary constraints in conjunction with services provided by the Department and independent agencies. Show less

London, United Kingdom

● Conduct Initial and Core Assessments of children at risk and, when necessary, place children in care. Work according to the ‘Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and Their Families’.● Work in conjunction with the ‘Every Child Matters’ and ‘London Child Protection Procedures’.● Work on duty two days a week, responding to emergency enquiries as well as screen incoming reports according to the Tower Hamlets Child Protection thresholds. ● Liaise with relevant third parties… Show more ● Conduct Initial and Core Assessments of children at risk and, when necessary, place children in care. Work according to the ‘Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and Their Families’.● Work in conjunction with the ‘Every Child Matters’ and ‘London Child Protection Procedures’.● Work on duty two days a week, responding to emergency enquiries as well as screen incoming reports according to the Tower Hamlets Child Protection thresholds. ● Liaise with relevant third parties including Police, Schools, Health and other Government bodies.● Chair Child in Need meetings and draw up Child in Need and Child Protection plans for long term involvement by Children’s Services.● Work with both telephone and face-to-face interpreters, particularly within the Bangladeshi community.● Maintain paper and electronic files in a professional, efficient and respectful manner in order to ensure accountability as well as to provide a future account for Looked After Children.● Worked successfully through self-initiative in a crisis environment by demonstrating organization, flexibility and multi-tasking skills. Show less

Parramatta, Nsw

● Working under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, recognise and record reports, identify and recognise ‘risk of harm”, recognise and respond to requests for assistance, identify and report criminal actions, and report to the Ombudsman.● Work in a high volume, high-pressure environment to ensure the completion of complex Child and Family Intake tasks within reasonable timeframes given the circumstances. ● Accurately record and collect detailed and sensitive… Show more ● Working under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, recognise and record reports, identify and recognise ‘risk of harm”, recognise and respond to requests for assistance, identify and report criminal actions, and report to the Ombudsman.● Work in a high volume, high-pressure environment to ensure the completion of complex Child and Family Intake tasks within reasonable timeframes given the circumstances. ● Accurately record and collect detailed and sensitive information using the computerised client system (KiDS).● Receive reports and identify immediate concerns for the safety, ensure the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people are resolved promptly and where appropriate through consultation with other professionals and relevant members of the public and referrals made to relevant services.● Work in a team environment within the work area. Respect other members of the team. Maintain good communication channels with other staff in the work area. Show less

Newcastle, Nsw

● Case manage 11 children and young people in foster care and their foster families in the Newcastle/Hunter Valley Region. Duties include Life Story Work, supervision of contact with natural families, applications for funding for essential services from the Department of Community Services, locating new placements and supporting children in adjusting to new foster care placements. ● Recruit and train of foster carers using the ‘Shared Stories, Share Lives’ program.● Assessment of foster… Show more ● Case manage 11 children and young people in foster care and their foster families in the Newcastle/Hunter Valley Region. Duties include Life Story Work, supervision of contact with natural families, applications for funding for essential services from the Department of Community Services, locating new placements and supporting children in adjusting to new foster care placements. ● Recruit and train of foster carers using the ‘Shared Stories, Share Lives’ program.● Assessment of foster carers using the ‘Step-by-step’ assessment tool.● Co-run a support group. Show less

Honours, Criminology, First Class

Master Of Development Studies, Development, Human Rights, Economics, Politics, Gender Studies, Media

Bachelor Of Social Work, Social Work

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Social Work

Graduate Certificate Of Higher Education (Learning And Teaching), Education