• Be supported to deliver a therapeutic approach to care
• Be part of an organisation with a strong sense of community
• Feel valued as part of a dedicated team who really care about young people
• Richmond Location (Homes in the Northern Suburbs)

WHO IS LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION?

Lighthouse provides therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by long-term neglect, abuse and homelessness. Our focus is to create caring communities where young people can feel safe, form meaningful relationships and begin to heal. All Lighthouse programs, are underpinned by an evidence-based therapeutic model of care, called the Lighthouse Model of Care (LMC). The LMC integrates trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, and psychoanalytic principles of emotional development to create a holistic therapeutic treatment environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role’s purpose is to provide Therapeutic Case Management to a low case load of children and young people, currently 2 young people in out of home care, who require a 24/7 therapeutic staffing model. Utilising a trauma informed practice to create a holistic therapeutic treatment environment; the primary duties will involve case management to a low case load of children and young people and supporting the Therapeutic House Supervisor to deliver individualised and community therapeutic interventions. You will support the culture in the homes by leading Operational Team Meeting for Therapeutic Carers, as well as role-modelling Lighthouse’s Model of Care by participating in Clinical spaces. The Therapeutic Case Manager works within a multi-disciplinary team, including Child Protection, the Lighthouse Foundation Clinicians and the Secure Base Team Leader. You will work predominantly from the lighthouse Foundation Youth Resource Centre, with some predictable visits scheduled to the homes.

ABOUT YOU

• You have a passion to working in a team, which supports children and young people to heal from their experiences
• You are open to being challenged and are able to consider different views
• You are open to learning and working in an attachment and trauma informed practice
• You are willing to embrace the Lighthouse Model of Care, and work as a team
• You have the ability to stay calm in emotionally demanding situations
• You are committed to personal and professional development

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or other higher-level qualification in Social Work/Youth Work equivalent
• Applicants must also complete the mandatory upskilling units as required by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
• Hold a current Working with Children Check (Employee)
• Complete a National Criminal Records check, and participate in a psycho-social screen by Lighthouse,
• Provide consent for a Disqualified Carers Check
• Hold a valid Victorian driver's licence

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Regular supervision from our Psychological Wellness Team
• Group reflective practice sessions
• Ongoing training and development through the Lighthouse Institute
• Being part of a caring community, who really value you

APPLICATION PROCESS

We welcome your application and ask that you please review the attached position description, provide your Resume and Application letter, broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirm the right of access, equity, and equality for every young person, staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness, across diverse languages, religions, and cultures. we respect, respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies, children and young people to feel safe and respected, and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.

This position is considered authorised work and subject to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination and safety requirements. You will be asked about your vaccination or exemption status and any accompanying evidence should your application proceed.

Please find attached the position description.