Working within the Mutjang bupuwingarrak mukman program (a Dja Dja Wurrung name meaning “keeping our kids safe”) The Senior Case Manager holds the primary responsibility for case management for the Aboriginal children authorised to BDAC under the Section 18 of the Children’s, Youth and Families Act 2005.

The Senior Case Manager will take a leading role in the work with children, families and community to promote the safety, stability and development of Aboriginal children.

• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Industry Award 2010
• Full Time, Ongoing
• $41.89 per hour
• 9.5% Superannuation & Access to Salary Packaging

Senior Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, mentoring and support to the case support team.
• Represent BDAC at various meetings.
• Support staff in preparing quality documentation.
• Act in higher roles and duties as required to fill positions during leave and vacancies.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated understanding of the Children’s, Youth and Families Act 2005.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and strategies for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Culture and the ACCHO environment.
• Understanding of self-care and resilience to working with children and families in crisis and who have experienced trauma.
• Skills and commitment to supervision and performance management.
• Strong computer skills, Ability to use a range of software and IT based reporting systems
• Ability to manage competing demands in a structured thoughtful manner.
• Mandatory Qualifications (must have)
  
  • A recognised Social Work degree or a similar welfare or behavioural related degree which includes: (a) a primary focus on child development, human behaviour, family dynamics and/or impacts of trauma; and preferably (b) a practical component such as counselling or case work practice

  or

  • A recognised Diploma of Community Services Work, or similar qualification which is studied over a minimum of two academic years of full-time study (or part time equivalent) and includes: (a) a primary focus on child development, human behaviour, family dynamics and/or impacts of trauma (b) supervised fieldwork placements (ideally completed within the child and family welfare sector) and at least one unit of study in case management, case work practice or counselling.

In order for your application to be put forward, applicants MUST address the Key Selection Criteria.

For more information about the position, please refer to the Position Description or contact the Human Resource Team via [email protected], using the subject line: Mutjang Bupuwingarrak Mukman Senior Case Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.