• Job no: 63KT6
• Shepparton location, Yorta Yorta Country
• Full time, permanent position
• Salary package equivalent to $119k pa (inclusive of base salary $100k, 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 Team Leader Complex Case Management role oversees the Targeted Care Packages (TCP), Lead Tenant (LT) Programs and Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) in Berry Street's Hume region, based in Shepparton.

The role provides support, supervision and direction to both staff and volunteer caregivers in conjunction with the wider Residential Care and Youth Service Leadership group. 

Key Responsibilities

The Team Leader promotes a culture of support and continuous quality improvement in the delivery of case management services to a diverse mix of clients with varying needs and challenges, and will have up to 6 Case Managers as direct reports.

The role will assist and support in overviewing referrals, case allocation, case planning/reviewing and risk assessment and monitor workloads and staff wellbeing. The role will also oversee and manage the implementation and acquittal of complex funding packages. 

About You

You will hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or related discipline with demonstrated leadership skills, in particular experienced in leading both employees and volunteers.

You will have experience in working with children and young people on statutory protective 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.

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

How to Apply

Applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position.

Queries to John Steel, Senior Manager Residential 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.

A position description is attached.