• Support Kinship carers and young people who enter their care
• SCHCADS level 5, full time, max term till June 2023
• Fantastic team, based at Box Hill in a newly refurbished office

Your role:

The position is responsible for providing a case management service for children and young people residing in kinship care in Eastern Melbourne. The role provides short and longer term support for children and young people in statutory kinship care placements, aimed at enhancing the child/ren’s development and family functioning whilst ensuring stability and safety of all family members including reducing risks to the children’s safety and wellbeing.

What we are looking for:  

• An ability to provide a case management service in complex family circumstances where multiple service providers may be involved and/or there are complex family issues.
• An understanding of the issues relating to the placement of children in alternative placement contexts and with child protection involvement.

Qualifications:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with substantial experience; or associate diploma level with substantial experience in the relevant service stream, or less formal qualifications with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level.

What you need to know:

• Salary offers start at $84,849 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 5 SCHCADS)
• Office location: Box Hill
• Maximum term role until June 2023
• Full time hours
• A large organisation that supports career progression and growth, a max term role opens the door to future opportunities
• Supervision and feedback to support you to develop your skills
• Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health
• Professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience
• Our Rainbow Tick Accreditation
• A leadership team that are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families

Ready to take the next step:

A position description is attached.

Then complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and a cover letter that talks about your commitment to ensuring best outcomes for children young people and carers.

For further enquiries contact Claire Thornell on 03 98966333 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Case Manager Kinship Care enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

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