• 0.8 EFT ongoing positions available
• Predominantly based in Ararat with travel to Ballarat and Central Highlands region required
• Level 4 position - Base salary $74,337 pro rata plus salary packaging options
• Gifted Christmas Leave
• Supportive and Flexible work environment

Cafs is proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity organisation. We embrace it, value it, celebrate it and support it for the benefit of our employees, our volunteers, our service users and our community. We welcome applications from a range of people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of all abilities, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the role

Family Services places a strong emphasis on the safety, wellbeing and the development of children with a child focused, family centred approach. Predominantly based in Ararat with travel to Ballarat and Central Highlands region required, Family Services Case Managers work with vulnerable children, young people and their families who may be impacted by trauma, substance abuse, mental health or family violence. Which are also potentially at risk of becoming involved with the Child Protection system or are already involved within the statutory system.

Family Services Case Managers work across a range of families and locations in Central Highlands. The focus of all holistic work with families is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and supporting them to reach their potential.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare Studies, Psychology, Family Therapy or related discipline.

About you

As a dedicated and committed individual you will provide services to our vulnerable families, providing in home support and case management services. You will complete thorough assessments, planning, consultation, and evaluation and apply a range of strategies to achieve client outcomes that are in the best interest of children and families. You will be driven to assist families to achieve long term positive outcomes.

Further information

For a confidential discussion please call Anna Denham or Rebecca Pilven, Team Leaders Family Support, Family Services on (03) 5337 3333.

How to Apply

All applications should be submitted via our Cafs online portal, available via the Apply Now button below. You will need to prepare a current resume and a cover letter to upload.

Please response to each of the following questions:

• How do your values align to CAFS Values?
• What is your experience and/or interest in working with children, young people and families?
• What will you bring to the role?

Please note all applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and will be subject to a satisfactory Police Check outcome, an employment Working with Children Check and Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate.