Our Integrated Family Services Team & OzChild Family have an exciting opportunity that has arisen.

OzChild has been supporting vulnerable children, young people and families for 170 years. Our Integrated Family Services Program is one of our largest teams and incorporates Family Services, The Orange Door, Family Worx and our evidence-based programs Safecare and Functional Family Therapy-Child Welfare.

The successful applicant will join an amazing team alongside other dynamic case managers, practitioners and therapists. This wrap around, evidence informed case management approach will work to promote safety and wellbeing for children and families throughout the Bayside Peninsula area.

The program exists to deliver an intensive, child focused, family centered, therapeutic approach to help preserve families and reduce the need for further intervention.

Please visit our website for further information on who we are, our work and our range of programs at ozchild.org.au.

Who we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology or similar
• Previous experience delivering case management based on Best Interest Principles.
• Knowledge of and understanding of the Child, Youth and Families Act 2005
• Sound knowledge of theory relating to trauma, abuse and neglect and evidence of practical use within your current role
• Knowledge and experience of child protection and the protection of children and young people as well as the out of home care system and standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a police check, provide a WWCC card for Victoria and provide evidence of COVID vaccination status.

For a more detailed description please see attached Position Description

OzChild offers:

• 12 months fixed term full time role
• Unique training and a professional development journey
• The opportunity to work with several different models
• Hours generally 9am-5pm with some afterhours required on occasion
• Salary is Level 5 SCHCADS Award $ 97,377.80
• Salary packaging $15,900 plus $ 2650 meals and entertainment
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• Ex Gratia days at Christmas and Easter

How to apply:

You can apply for the role today by clicking APPLY NOW and submitting your resume with a cover letter that describes why you would be the perfect fit for this role, and your values and commitment to working with vulnerable young people and families.

We are interviewing immediately so do not delay in sending your application through.

For further enquiries in relation to this role please contact Elizabeth Abdilla - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0499 655 939 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Integrated Family Services Program (IFS) Case Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a police check and provide a WWCC card for VIC.