Your role:

The position provides specialist and intensive case management services to young people who are at risk and residing in family-based settings, living independently, or in home-based care placements.

The service aims to strengthen the resilience of young people involved with Child Protection by delivering a specialised, outreach-based case management service. This includes family and placement support, educational support, and personal development programs, guided by an individualised package developed by Anglicare in collaboration with Child Protection. 

Make your mark:

• Demonstrated experience in case management and supporting young people at risk, including those with complex needs
• Ability to apply a range of intervention strategies to address individual and family issues (e.g. abuse, family breakdown, and relationship challenges)
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development to inform work with individuals and groups
• Strong intervention skills to respond to young people engaging in high-risk behaviours and/or from conflictual family environments
• Experience contributing to case planning, including development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation, policy, and frameworks relating to child protection and youth justice
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skill
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, contributing to program development and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with relevant experience; or diploma level with substantial experience. 

Make it work:

• Salary at SCHCADS Level 5 (starting at $100,776 + super)
• Full-time, fixed-term role until 30 June 2027 with a possibility of extension
• Salary packaging available to increase your take-home pay
• Based in Sunshine, with some flexibility to work from home
• Access to our Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP, and EAP
• Discounted health insurance options
• A supportive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture
• Strong focus on career development with a dedicated Learning & Development team

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”. 

Make a move:

You can download the position description here: Key Worker PD

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Anesu Mutize on [email protected] using the subject line: Key Worker - Targeted Care Packages enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.