• 12-month Maximum Term contract

Thank you for your interest in the position of Case Manager at BEROS. We invite passionate, creative and values driven people, who enjoy direct practice with young people to apply to join our team of committed social and human service practitioners.

BEROS is a partnership between Community Living Association (CLA) and Micah Projects Inc to provide outreach and emergency accommodation to young people 12 - 18 years of age, who are in the care of the Department of Child Safety and are identified as self-placing (which may include sleeping rough) in the Brisbane, Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast regions.

The BEROS service support young people to build community connections, increase safety and sense of stability, and address their immediate needs such as accommodation, access to resources and safe caring relationships. BEROS also support young people to identify and work toward their goals at their own pace, such as engaging in education or employment, maintaining positive peer relationships, enhancing family and cultural relationships, and preparing for their transition to adulthood.

First Nations people with relevant knowledge and skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications in Social Work, Human Services or similar are preferred, but not required where applicants can demonstrate experience in supporting young people. CLA offer ongoing, professional supervision to support emerging practice, tailored to your gifts and interests.

This is a full-time position of 38 hours per week. Remuneration is at a SCHADS Level 4 (Social and Community Services Pay Scales). There is opportunity to increase your income through inclusion in our salary sacrificing program.

The successful applicant will be offered a 12-month locum position, to cover maternity leave. Please note, the locum period may be varied if the worker on parental leave wishes to return to work earlier or later than their agreed return date. We will ensure to communicate any of these changes with you within appropriate timeframes.

The position is based in Petrie but requires travel to the Sunshine Coast and North Brisbane. To determine if this role is the right fit for you, please find within the attached application kit the following documentation:

• Position Description (BEROS Case Manager)
• BEROS Practice Principles
• What young people in out of home care would like you to know about self-placing
• Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, Burnout and Self Care Policy and Procedure

Should you wish to enquire further about this position or have any questions about what it is like to work for BEROS we welcome your phone call! Please contact Toni Sumner on 0447 385 199.