• Based at the Lilydale office
• Full-time 38 hours, ongoing role
• The role is classified as SCHADS Level 5 with Salary Packaging available

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

The Position:

The role of the HBC Case Manager is to provide leadership and coordination of the care team for each child placed in HBC, to achieve the best possible care for the child. This role is primarily responsible for the support of carers and for developing and supporting a support network of carers for each child. This role will work collaboratively with other care team members to ensure the development of a plan that supports the best interest of each child. Contribution to the recruitment, assessment and training of foster carers will occur as required.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or other relevant area.
• Extensive experience in child, youth and family welfare experience, with particular experience in out of home care.
• Sophisticated understanding of the legislative, policy and practice environment in out of home care.
• Ability to lead and facilitate a multi-disciplinary care team.
• Skills and experience in supervision of carers.
• Current Victorian drivers license.
• Demonstrated skills in case management.
• Well developed organisational skills.
• Program development and review/evaluation experience.
• Understanding of, and capacity to act according to the principles and intent of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.

Detailed Position Description:  Position Description_Foster Care Case Manager_East_March 2020a.pdf.