About the role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Case Manager to provide high quality and effective case management to promote the welfare of children and young people in our care. This is a permanent full-time position.

This role exists within our Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) and Therapeutic Supported Independent Living (TSIL) program in Sydney, which provides an alternative to long term residential care, focusing on recovery from trauma, the achievement of positive life outcomes and a broad range of placement options for children and young people.

As a Case Manager you may work across any of our locations across Sydney depending on need. Flexibility to work some additional hours, including at weekends, and to undertake on-call duties is required for this role.

CatholicCare provides flexible working options and various learning & development options! You will be supported by an experienced team of passionate people working together to change the lives of young people and promote change in the Community.

Main Responsibilities:

• Case planning and holistic assessment of young people to promote and support their safety, well-being and permanency needs;
• Working closely with young people and their families, as well as stakeholders, to develop pathways for the young people to transition through care and ultimately leave care;
• Timely completion of case notes, panel reports and case work reports;
• Developing positive relationships with young people and their families and stakeholders;
• Making permanency referrals for after care, leaving care and TSIL/SIL.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent and ideally have additional training or qualifications in developmental trauma, child protection, client intervention and case management;
• Be able to demonstrate case work experience working with children and young people who have experienced complex trauma;
• Have experience working with families who have been in contact with the child protection system;
• An understanding of the Intensive Therapeutic Care model;
• Have an unrestricted driver’s licence;
• A Working With Children Check and Criminal History Check are required for this role.

Culture and Benefits

• Salary packaging benefits to receive a portion of your salary tax-free.
• A focus on employee well-being.
• Ongoing reflective/practice / clinical supervision opportunities.
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
• Additional paid leave over Christmas.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a Cover Letter and an up to date Resume.

Should you wish to discuss this role prior to applying, please drop us an email to [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Intensive Therapeutic Care enquiry via EthicalJobs and we will organise a discussion.

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application!

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