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Case Manager, Adoption and Permanent Care

CatholicCare Victoria
  • Full-time position available
  • Footscray Location

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About CatholicCare Victoria

CatholicCare Victoria is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria. The Mission of CatholicCare Victoria is to build communities that recognise and nurture the dignity of each person. Our employees share our Mission for a stronger, more inclusive society through supporting individuals, families and communities in times of need, especially those who are most disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.

We deliver excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, employment and advocacy services across various office locations and delivery sites in Victoria.

We draw on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to inspire and direct our endeavours. We value and respect human dignity, and embrace diversity in an inclusive work environment.

About the Position

This position will provide a State-Wide full case management services to adoptive persons, infants and children who require placement through adoption or permanent care; including counselling and support for their biological families, and recruitment, training and assessment of potential caregiver applicants.

It will organise and facilitate linking and transition processes for placements and to supervise and support caregivers and children in placement. As well as provide information, search and counselling services to adoptees, adoptive parents, biological parents and relatives.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

  • Provide Adoption Information Services to people seeking information in relation to past adoptions.
  • Participate in information and educational sessions for prospective adoptive and permanent care applicants.
  • Undertake detailed assessment, report writing and presentation of adoptive and permanent care applicants to an Accreditation Panel.
  • Undertake detailed assessment of children referred for placement.
  • Plan and facilitate introduction of a child into a new family, supervise and support the placement as required.

Working for CatholicCare Victoria

At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:

  • A family friendly working environment.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Salary packaging for eligible staff.

We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.

We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

To be considered, you will require:

  • A degree in Social Work, or Psychology, and eligibility for membership of the AASW.
  • Demonstrated track record and excellent skills in case management, assessment, counselling, and working with vulnerable infants, children, young people and their families/carers.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Permanent Care, and Adoption, as well as trauma, attachment and bonding.
  • Proven knowledge and understanding of child and family dynamics, including child developmental needs and identity.
  • Demonstrated ability to articulate and integrate theories of child development, attachment, loss and grief in relation to permanency planning for children.
  • Demonstrated management of a varied work load and participation in duty roster.

For further information and how to apply, visit our website www.ccam.org.au

Enquiries to: Renu Barnes, Manager Community Programs on 03 9689 3888.

The successful applicant must have right to work in Australia.

Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our HR Department on 03 9287 5554.

Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our HR Department on 03 9287 5554.

A position description is attached.

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