• Shepparton location, Yorta Yorta Country
• Full time, permanent position, inclusive of a full private use vehicle
• Attractive salary package up to $102k pa (inclusive of base salary of $84k, super and salary packaging)

For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.

The Opportunity

The Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) team within Berry Street provide case management and intensive support for young people aged 12-18 years who are on statutory orders with Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH).

As a Case Manager within the ICMS team you will provide intense and meaningful support to young people who are most 'at risk' in the community. The position seeks to engage these young people and liaise with a range of services and people who are a part of their lives to support their personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual support through a direct casework service for at risk young people, using a range of techniques aimed at minimising the protective concerns and maximising personal development.
• Develop ways of engaging young people who may not have responded to traditional intervention.
• Liaise with relevant services and advocate on behalf of young people to ensure access to resources and facilities where necessary.
• Work with young people and their families and other significant people in their lives to facilitate contact, negotiate secure alternative accommodation options and provide assistance with conflict resolution as appropriate.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in working with young people on Statutory Protective and Youth Justice Orders, and a sound knowledge of the nature of protective issues, homelessness, trauma and attachment, disability and the implications for their emotional and behavioural development.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, a range of assessment, intervention and interactive skills with young people displaying difficult to manage behaviours who may be on Protective or Youth Justice Orders.
• Knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act (2005) and Protection and Care’s Best Interest planning principles and procedures.
• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work or relevant field.

The Benefits

• Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.
• Full private use motor vehicle provided.

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by clicking Apply Now.

A position description is attached.

Queries to John Steel - Senior Manager Residential Care and Youth Services on 03 5822 8100.

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.

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 with a sexual and or gender minority identity. 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 people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.