• Job no: H8AHC

Berry Street is one of the largest independent agencies within Australia, providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children and families across Victoria each year. We pride ourselves on our ingenuity, evidence based and multi-dimensional thinking to provide the best outcomes for our young people!

The South Eastern Case Management Services (SECMS) is funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) to provide intensive support and case management to children and young people on statutory Child Protection orders. The SECMS team plays a critical role in supporting them to reach their full potential.

The Opportunity

• Full time, Permanent position on Boonwurrung Country
• $97K pa + Super & Salary Packaging
• This role has a full private use vehicle

The role will focus on the provision of intensive levels of support and case management to young people aged 12 –18 who are most “at risk” in the community. These young people are subject to statutory orders either with Child Protection or Youth Justice, and Berry Street provides the contracted case management in accordance with case planning and Children’s Court directions.

About You

The successful applicant will have experience in outreach support and/or case management with young people. You will be required to have the capacity to understand, work and support young people, their family, carers and networks within a community environment and the skills to engage, negotiate and advocate.

• A preferred Bachelor level qualification in Community Services, Education, Social Work or similar field is required for this role.
• Relevant experience working in case management.
• You will be a quick learner with high energy and commitment to your clients, yet able to work within the parameters of the role.
• Experience undertaking contracted case management within DFFH, Child Protection or another similar agency will be looked on favourably.

The Benefits

• $15,900 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• 17.5% leave loading
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to be submitted by the advertised closing date.

Queries to Grace Black Team Leader ICMS - 0436 522 826.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check and International Police check if required and Victorian Carer Register clearance if applicable.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.