ABOUT YOU

• You have a passion to work with people from diverse backgrounds and support them to heal from their experiences
• You are open to being challenged and are able to consider different views
• You are open to learning and working in an attachment and trauma informed practice
• You are willing to embrace the Lighthouse Model of Care, and work as a team
• You have the ability to stay calm in emotionally demanding situations
• You are committed to personal and professional development

ABOUT US

Lighthouse Foundation provides therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by long-term neglect, abuse and homelessness. Our focus is to create caring communities where young people can feel safe, form meaningful relationships and begin to heal.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Therapeutic Case Manager (Intake & On for Life) holds responsibilities for two functions. Firstly, to be responsible for the intake of young people into Lighthouse Foundation programs, consistent with program guidelines and Lighthouse’s Model of Care. This will include forming connections with external youth homelessness services and young people entering a Lighthouse program.

Secondly, working with a caseload of young people from a Therapeutic Case Management Perspective. This includes supporting young people in their transition out of a Lighthouse program, to support in ongoing community connection and housing sustainability. Alongside, Therapeutic Case Management, On for Life offers opportunities for former Lighthouse Foundation young people ongoing connection to the Lighthouse community.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Regular supervision from our Psychological Wellness Team
• Group reflective practice sessions
• Ongoing training and development through the Lighthouse Institute
• Being part of a caring community, who really value you

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in the provision of case work with young people
• Demonstrated capacity to understand and work with young people, and knowledge of the unique needs of young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a collaborative team approach to service planning and program implementation
• Commitment to professional and personal development in a professional context
• Commitment to reflecting on your work through group and individual clinical spaces
• Ability to plan, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines as required
• Ability to stay calm and rational in challenging situations
• Experience with conflict resolution and mediation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

APPLICATION PROCESS

We welcome your application and ask that you please review the attached position description, provide your Resume and Application letter, broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.

To submit your application, click "Apply Now".

Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirm the right of access, equity, and equality for every young person, staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness, across diverse languages, religions, and cultures. we respect, respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies, children and young people to feel safe and respected, and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.

This position is considered authorised work and subject to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination and safety requirements. You will be asked about your vaccination or exemption status and any accompanying evidence should your application proceed.

A position description is attached.