• Noble Park location, on bordering Wurundjeri & Boonwurrung Country
• Full time, fixed term position until 29th July 2022
• Base salary $92,694, plus super and salary packaging equivalent to $110K pa
• Full private vehicle use

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

Berry Street’s South East Victoria Region provides a range of services to children, young people and their families. We provide Residential Services; Home Based Care Services; Community and Education Services; and Complex Client Services – which incorporates contracted case management for young people on Child Protection orders, an Adolescent Support Program that aims to divert young people from the Child Protection system and Targeted Care Packages.

Berry Street ICMS is funded by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) to provide intensive support and case management to children and young people on statutory Child Protection orders, and who are considered the most “at risk” in the community.

Key Responsibilities

The primary objectives of the Senior Case Manager – ICMS role include:

• Providing contracted case management of children and young people (largely clients that are on statutory protective orders) in accordance with Children’s Court directions.
• Assisting children, young people and their families to minimise risk and gain stability.
• Promoting the maintenance of the child and/or young person with their family, extended family and other support networks.
• Developing stakeholder relationships within the community and be an effective advocate.
• Working closely with Team Leader on program development, stakeholder management and reporting.
• Providing leadership and mentoring support to other case managers.
• Managing specific portfolios which will be determined based on identified needs at any given time.

About You

To successful in this role you will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Welfare or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with DFFH, other government agencies and key community services organisations.
• Proven experience working with children, young people and families who have complex needs and are on statutory protective and youth justice orders.
• A sound knowledge of the nature of protective issues, homelessness, trauma, disability and the implications for their emotional and behavioural development.

The Benefits

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

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by the closing date.

Queries to Glenn Stock - Team Leader Intensive Case Management Services on 03 9239 1402.

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.

Berry Street is categorised as an Authorised Provider and this position is considered authorised work and subject to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination requirements. You will be asked about your vaccination or exemption status and any accompanying evidence should your application proceed.

Related documents

• 20220202 PD Senior Case Manager - ICMS Noble Park