Job Summary
- $102K + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 18th Mar 2024
- Melbourne > Preston
The program provides Complex, Intensive and General Home Based Care for children and young people who are unable to live with their own families. Most children and young people are placed in out of home care following child protection intervention. A small number are in care on a voluntary basis. Voluntary and statutory placements can be of a short or long term nature.
As a Senior Case Manager in the program, you will use your understanding of the issues related to child development, including the impact of trauma and abuse, and will utilise this knowledge both to support children in care and to establish and maintain foster care placements.
Key duties include:
You will be a values driven person who is fulfilled by supporting and providing young people and families the opportunities to thrive and flourish. You see the best in people and have a way with creating and maintaining strong working relationships while navigating the Out of Home Care sector. You will also be a strong team player who is able to lead and mentor others.
You will also have;
Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by the closing date.
Queries to Sarah Williams, Program Manager - Home Based Care on 0427 658 374.
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check and International Police check if required and Victorian Carer Register clearance if applicable.
Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
A position description is attached.