• Salary packaging is offered with this position
• Part Time position, 22.8 hours per week based at Morwell (with travel throughout Victoria)
• The role offers a diverse case management position to assist vulnerable children and young people.
• The role requires flexibility to increase hours depending on demand

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

The Position:

The role of the Adoption and Permanent Care Case Manager is to provide leadership and coordination of the care team for children and young people, to achieve the best possible care for the child. This role is primarily responsible for the support of carers and children and young people in care. This role will work collaboratively with other care team members to ensure the development of a plan that supports the best interests of each child.  Recruitment, training and assessment of carers will occur as required.  The role may also require the successful applicant to undertake Adoption relinquishment counselling.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or other relevant area
• Extensive experience in child, youth and family welfare experience, with particular experience in out of home care
• Sophisticated understanding of the legislative, policy and practice environment of out of home care
• Skills and experience in supervision of carers
• Current Victorian (or equivalent) drivers license
• Demonstrated skills in case management
• Well developed organisational skills
• Understanding of, and capacity to act according to the principles and intent of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005

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.

How to Apply:

A position description is attached.

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria as separate documents.

For further enquiries contact Surinder Demetrios on 5135 9555.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People