The role:

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

The successful applicant will join a strong, diverse team alongside 9 other case managers. You will work to promote safety and wellbeing for children and families throughout the Bayside Peninsula area.

This is a maximum term contract opportunity till, June 30th, 2021 and will be paid in line with SCHCADS award at level 5.

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

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

What you will do:

• Work with families over a 3-6-month period
• Use therapeutic interventions
• Link families to other services
• Work closely with parents around engagement using a strength-based approach
• Work with complex, high-risk families
• Empower families to realise their potential
• Comprehensive assessments

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

OzChild offers:

• A full-time maximum term contract till June 30th 2021
• Unique training and professional development journey
• Hours generally 9am-5pm with some afterhours required on occasion
• Salary is level 5 SCHCADS award
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• A collaborative and cohesive working culture

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 an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 3rd November at midnight.

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

COVID-19- All interviews are currently being conducted via video. Until restrictions ease you will work from home but will still be expected to visit families using our risk assessment tool.

How to apply:

You can apply for this position today by clicking APPLY NOW below.

You can view the position description below and then submit a resume with a cover letter that outlines your skills and experiences as well as your motivation for applying.

For more information, a confidential discussion about the role or simply to ask a question, contact Paul Ridley, HR Advisor Recruitment on 03 9695 2243 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Case Manager, Family Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.