• Strengthen outcomes for young people attached to the program
• Fixed term|full time|start dates January 20th 2025|interview prior to Christmas
• Intensive support improving safety, stability and resilience 

Your role:

The position exists to provide a specialist case management service to young people who are considered to be at risk and residing in family based settings, independently or in home-based care placements.

The service aims to strengthen the resilience of young people who are subject to protective involvement by providing a specialised, outreach based case management service that includes family/placement support, educational support and personal development based programs. 

Make your mark:

• Ability and preferable experience in case management and supervision of young people who are at risk with special needs.
• Ability to use a range of strategies in working with clients around individual and family issues such as abuse, family breakdown and family relationships.
• Knowledge of adolescent and children’s development processes for working with individuals and groups.
• Intervention skills in responding to the developmental needs of young people whom engage in high-risk behaviours and/or from conflictual families.
• Ability to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of client case plans.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and legislative frameworks regarding the protective and correctional responsibilities for children and young people.
• Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation and liaison skills and the ability to work with government and non-government organisations, community groups and clients’ families/networks.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, and to contribute to program development, implementation and evaluation. 

Qualifications:

A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with relevant experience; or diploma level with substantial experience 

Make it work:

• A salary at SCHCADS level 5 which equates to $97,377 plus super.
• Based at our office in Sunshine.
• Fixed term covering parental leave until January 27th 2026.
• Start dates 20th January 2025.
• We pride ourselves on being a career organisation, a fixed term contract can open up further opportunity.
• Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health.
• Anglicare Victoria are leaders in the industry.
• Unrivalled career progression, professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience.
• Recognition as innovators.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”. 

Make a move:

Click Apply Now to be taken to our careers page. One there submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your passion for working with adolescents at risk.

For more specific information about the program, position and key responsibilities, please view the position description attached below.

For further enquiries contact Stefan Arsic on 0417 361 913 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Case Manager - Adolescents enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.