About the opportunity

IFYS has an exciting opportunity for skilled and motivated leaders to fill vacant Case Manager positions in the Eagleby, Forest Lake or Park Ridge locations. The Case Manager role is a frontline management position overseeing one Child Safety Residential house and a team of Residential Youth Workers. Case Managers make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people by ensuring they are provided high standards of care in a safe living environment. 

What's on offer?

• Positions available in Eagleby, Park Ridge and Forest Lake locations
• Permanent full-time
• Monday to Friday roster
• Salary base $97,377 per annum + super
• Not-for-profit salary packaging options to increase take home pay (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)
• Career and professional development opportunities
• Skilled leadership and supportive team environment
• Unique in-house training opportunities including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation and Sanctuary training
• Access to the Calm app for yourself and family members

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the day to day running of the residential house
• Provide leadership and management to all staff including supervision and development
• Ensure that the program provides trauma informed therapeutic care to young people within a safe, clean and hygienic environment.
• Manage positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Ensure the program adheres to all reporting and documentation requirements
• Write Safety Plans and contribute to Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Attend critical appointments with young people and facilitate/attend relevant meetings.
• Complete rosters that reflect smart rostering and industrial compliance
• Plan and conduct developmentally appropriate individual and group activities consistent with meeting the young people's needs and goals in line with Case Plans
• Contribute to efficient and comprehensive on boarding, induction and training of new staff

Requirements for the role

• Experience working in a leadership position in a similar field
• A relevant tertiary qualification, Diploma level or higher
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the capacity to motivate and empower a team to achieve positive outcomes
• Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle crisis situations calmly and effectively
• Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining program compliance
• A continuous learning mindset

Must hold or be willing to obtain if successful

• Valid Queensland driver's license with no restrictions
• QLD Working with Children Check (Paid Blue Card)
• Licensed Care Suitability Check (LCS2)
• National Crime Check (IFYS will complete a new check through our systems)

Why IFYS?

At IFYS, our overarching goal is to foster an environment that nurtures the growth and development of all individuals who access our services. We strive to ensure that those who engage with our services feel valued, supported, and inspired. Equally vital is our commitment to cultivate the same sense of well-being among our dedicated staff members.

We firmly believe that our most valuable asset is our people, and as such, we continuously assess and enhance our framework of support. We readily implement new practices and procedures, such as the Sanctuary Model of Care, which actively promotes emotional, social, moral, and physical well-being for both our staff and clients.

Next steps

Click Apply Now to submit your application. 

If you would like further information on this role, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Managers - Eagleby / Park Ridge / Forest Lake enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 0431995586 to speak to Recruitment Officer - Danielle.

Applications received after the closing date may or may not become part of the assessed candidate pool.