• Melton
• Permanent part time (0.6EFT, 3 days per week)
• Classification – SCHCADS level 5 (dependent on qualifications & experience)

The IFS Case Manager works within the Integrated Family Services Team. The IFS Case Manager is responsible for providing high quality and effective Case Work to promote the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children, young people and to promote healthy relationships with families who reside within the Brimbank Melton local government areas.

Reporting to the IFS Coordinator, this is a permanent part time position based in Melton. Some travel may be required.

Primary Objectives:

• To provide an effective and high-quality service which enables vulnerable children and young people to remain within their families
• To participate in the Active Holding Function for the Brimbank Melton Child & Family Services Alliance
• To establish collaborative relationships with Child Protection teams, Child FIRST Alliance members, local early years services, schools, and other relevant agencies

Key Selection Criteria include:

• Social work or other relevant Tertiary Qualifications, with eligibility for membership of AASW/APA
• Well-developed knowledge of child development and issues that vulnerable children, young people, and families face
• Well-developed skills in assessing risks, needs and safety for children, young people, and families
• High level casework, case management and counselling skills to support complex families
• Capacity to relate to vulnerable children, young people, and their families
• Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation, written, verbal and computer skills
• Demonstrated capacity to develop collaborative relationships across professional and organisational boundaries
• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.

For a full listing, please review the attached position description.

For more information, please contact Robyn Davis, IFS Coordinator Melton on 03 8746 0541, 0408 337 972, or [email protected], using the subject line: Integrated Family Services Case Manager - Melton enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to Apply:

Click Apply Now where you will be redirected to the IFS Case Manager vacancy within MacKillop's careers page. On this page please refer to the How to Apply section at the bottom, this will take you to our recruitment portal.

Please address the selection criteria as outlined in the PD in your cover letter, as part of your application.

View the position description HERE.