• Case management|assessment|support of kinship carers
• Support kinship carers to consistently meet the needs of children in their care  
• A role you can make your own|flexibility to work across Contracting and First Supports

Kinship placements in out-of-home care serve as the primary and preferred option when a young person cannot reside with their parents.

This field is experiencing rapid growth, making it an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Your role:

• A rounded approach engaging schools, families and carers in support and case management.
• Have a passion for working with children and young people impacted by trauma who reside in out of home care
• Have creative thinking and problem-solving skills to engage those who might be resistant to supports
• Committed to achieving positive outcomes for carers, young people and their families
• Work collaboratively with their team and team leader
• Continuously liaise with DFFH Child Protection

The skills we want you to use day to day:  

• The agility and skill to engage with complex individuals
• Using creative thinking and skill to engage carers, families and children
• A good knowledge of and a trauma informed approach
• Strong administrative skills and ability to meet timelines
• Sophisticated understanding of the legislative, policy and practice environment of Out of Home Care and a passion for learning.
• Strong engagement, communication, advocacy and conflict resolution skills
• Strong written communication  
• Strong networking and stakeholder engagement to promote the Best Interests of children
• Demonstrated experience in case management.

What you need to know:

• A salary at SCHCADS level 5 which equates to around $94,000 plus super.
• Permanent.
• Full time hours.
• Flexible through the increments up to 5.3 (dependent upon experience).
• Based at our fantastically located office in Box Hill.
• Office based with some flex to work from home but responsive to change.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Ready to take the next step:

Click Apply Now below which will take you to our careers page, click apply there and submit your resume with a cover letter through the portal. Describe your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families and your motivation to apply.

Detailed Position Description: Case Manager - Out Of Home Care PD OOHC E AW5 122022 V1.1 (6) (1).pdf.

For further enquiries contact Claire Thornell via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Kinship Care - Full Time enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 03 98966333.

Please note that we may hire before this date if we can, so please do not delay your application.

You can also contact our Recruitment Specialist Paul Ridley on 03 9412 6078 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Kinship Care - Full Time enquiry via EthicalJobs for an informal discussion about this role or any other role available at Anglicare Victoria.

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.