Job Purpose: 

Rainbow Centre envisions a world where persons with disabilities are empowered, included and thriving in inclusive communities.

The Good Life Services aims to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities through the delivery of person and family centred services that support and empower these individuals, their family members and the communities around them so that they can achieve their highest level of independence and lead thriving lives.

The Social Work Associate supports the social worker in providing psychosocial support to the students and their families. The Social Work Associate will also bring to each case a basic understanding of the biopsychosocial concerns of families and the influences of family, community and cultural differences, enhancing the case management by the interdisciplinary team. The postholder may work across a variety of settings at Rainbow Centre (early intervention, schools, out-of-school hours care and community outreach services etc).

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Casework

Individual and Family 

• Identify the client’s and family’s needs and ensure that they receive appropriate services. 
• Conduct basic psychosocial and risk assessment for cases by taking into account the integration of a range of information independently
• Collaborate with clients and other key service stakeholders (teachers, therapists, service leaders, other agencies etc.) in developing and implementing an effective intervention plan.
• Conduct home visits and accompany clients for appointments (i.e medical consultations, court hearing etc) independently and provide assessment of the home situations or organisations to Social Worker. 
• Produce brief social reports and documentations (include case notes) for the social worker for continuation of follow up. 

Group Work

• Support social workers in conducting therapeutic and outreach programmes

Community Work

• Support social workers in implementation of community-specific programmes

Service Administration & Management

• Data Management: Maintain and monitor client records related to service utilization in accordance to organizational and professional requirements. 
• Resource Management: Maintain inventories of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Health & Safety: Ensure that the health and safety policy is adhered to and all equipment are properly and safely stored and maintained for safe use.

Continuing Professional Development

• Remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation, organizational procedures, policies in order to uphold standards of best practice

Job Holder Requirements

• Diploma holders. Preferably in Social Work/Community Service/Human Services
• Experience working in a disability/social work setting will be an advantage

Service is at the heart of RC’s purpose and we seek to serve our clients with respect, dedication and compassion, understanding that we are entrusted by society to serve with excellence and the highest ethical standards. Join us if you share our passion and values.