Our Integrated Family Services Team & OzChild Family have an exciting opportunity that has arisen in our Dandenong Team.

OzChild has been supporting vulnerable children, young people and families for 170 years. Our Integrated Family Services Program is one of our largest teams and incorporates Family Services, The Orange Door, Family Worx and our evidence-based programs SafeCare and Functional Family Therapy-Child Welfare.

The successful applicant will join an amazing team alongside other dynamic case managers, practitioners and therapists. This wrap around, evidence informed case management approach will work to promote safety and wellbeing for children and families.

The program exists to deliver an intensive, child focused, family centred, therapeutic approach to help preserve families and reduce the need for further intervention.

Please visit our website for further information on who we are, our work and our range of programs www.ozchild.org.au/.

Who we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology or similar
• Previous experience delivering case management based on Best Interest Principles.
• Knowledge of and understanding of the Child, Youth and Families Act 2005
• Sound knowledge of theory relating to trauma, abuse and neglect and evidence of practical use within your current role
• Knowledge and experience of child protection and the protection of children and young people as well as the out of home care system and standards.

For a more detailed description please see attached Position Description

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a police check and provide a WWCC card for VIC.

OzChild offers:

• Part time Permanent role (FTE 0.8) 4 day per week
• Unique training and a professional development journey
• The opportunity to work with several different models
• Hours generally between 7am to 7pm with some additional hours required on occasion to meet clients needs
• Salary SCHCADS level 5 $97,377.80 (pro rata) plus super and salary packaging
• Salary packaging $15,900 plus $2,650 meals and entertainment
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• Ex Gratia days at Christmas and Easter

How to apply:

You can apply for the role today by clicking Apply Now and submitting your resume with a cover letter that describes why you would be the perfect fit for this role, and your values and commitment to working with vulnerable young people and families. We are interviewing immediately so do not delay in sending your application through.

For further enquiries in relation to this role please contact Lisa Sunderland - Program Manager, Family Services on 03 8796 0006 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.