• Full time position based in Dubbo    
• $82k - $89k + Super + Salary Packaging  
• Flexible Friendly organisation, WFH & part time options available  

Our Organisation 

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way. 

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  

About the role  

Our Kids in Focus (KiF) program serves as an early intervention initiative catering to Orange, Wellington, and Dubbo regions. KiF offers vital assistance to parents and caregivers facing challenges related to substance misuse. 

As our Case Manager, you will play a pivotal role in empowering parents and caregivers to make constructive choices, foster healthy bonds with their children, and enhance their parenting abilities, ultimately creating safer family environments. 

Your responsibilities may vary based on the unique circumstances of each family. This could involve providing essential information, facilitating referrals to relevant services, imparting techniques or tools for rebuilding relationships, or identifying culturally appropriate supports as part of their safety plan and parental skill enhancement. 

 Duties  

• Assess, develop and implement support plans to enhance the wellbeing of children and build key relationships within the family unit.  
• Provide home-based parenting coaching and education.  
• Enhance social connections by referring families to various community-based activities e.g. childcare, playgroups, parent-child programs. 
• Facilitate access to rehabilitation and information about treatment options for drug and alcohol misuse. 

Our Benefits  

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes: 

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!   
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.     
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee. 
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.      
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave. 
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.  
• Our Reconciliation Commitment - First Nations employees are entitled of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on RAP working group, and the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.

Skills and Experience  

• Degree qualified in social work, early childhood, psychology or similar. 
• 12 months demonstrated experience and/or qualifications supporting clients in the area of Drug and Alcohol misuse.  
• Demonstrated understanding of child protection issues and client vulnerabilities such as drug and alcohol use, domestic violence, mental health issues, and the impact of trauma and the effect on child behaviour and development.  
• Understanding of the needs of diverse communities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQ+) communities. 
• Good relationship building skills with the ability to create strong working relationships with different stakeholders   

Unlock Your Potential - Apply Today! 

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your current CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role in relation to the duties and required skills and experience.

Have any questions? Call Scott on 0408 939 682 for a friendly confidential chat today.

*Internally this role is called a Child and Family Practitioner

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.

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