Our 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 from funding provided targeted funding. 

About you:

• 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

The important stuff:

• A salary at SCHCADS level 5.
• Based at our office in Morwell
• 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
• Our Rainbow Tick Accreditation
• A leadership team that are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes.

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. In line with Anglicare Victoria’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy we require all staff, students and volunteers to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical exemption.

How to Apply:

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

We will be interviewing applicants as they apply. If the right candidate is found, we may close the advert early.

Click Apply Now below and submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.

For further enquiries contact: Liz Friguglietti - 0408 429 314.

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