• Attractive salary packaging available
• Ongoing position
• Leadership position
• Ongoing professional development

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 program Intensive Case Management program is part of the Department of Families Fairness and Housing (DFFH) response to addressing the needs of high-risk adolescents up to 18 years of age who are subject to a statutory order. The program is outcome focused and draws from a strengths based/client centred approach to provide a high level of case management and case contracting support with an overall focus on safety, stability and wellbeing.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with relevant experience; or diploma level with substantial experience
• Demonstrated understanding of the child protection, placement and support service systems, including legislative and policy framework
• Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive assessments in relation to high risk client groups that consider; risk level, vulnerability, safety, resilience, stability and wellbeing
• Demonstrated excellence in the application of relevant theoretical approaches that underpin casework practice (including theories of child attachment, development and abuse) with high risk young people
• Skills and knowledge in delivering high quality programs and services within required timeframes and performance and compliance requirements
• Well-developed verbal and written communication, with the ability to present written information for court
• Demonstrated experience in supervising and building the capacity of others. Through supervision, coaching and reflective practice discussions.
• The ability to maintain best practice while working under challenging circumstances such as working with those exposed to significant trauma

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.

Detailed Position Description PD Team Leader - Intensive Case Management

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 Paula West on 5440 1100

Applications will be assessed as they are submitted and candidates are encouraged to apply early.

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.

Please note that on 7 October 2021 the Victorian Government’s Chief Health Officer issued COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination(Workers) Directions. As an Employer, Anglicare Victoria is required to comply with the terms of these Directions.

Anglicare Victoria employees are required to be fully vaccinated by 26 November 2021 to work outside of their ordinary place of residence or have a medical exemption.

Anglicare Victoria will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.