• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration
• Full time | Initially maximum term until 30 June 2021
• Based at Dandenong with travel across Melbourne’s south-east suburbs

About the opportunity

As a Case Manager you will provide high quality case management support to vulnerable children and young people aged 0-18 years who are unable to live with their own families. The program supports clients in both voluntary and statutory foster care. The Case Manager works closely with families and carers to ensure desired outcomes are achieved in the context of the child or young person’s needs and case plan. 

View the full position description here

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Diploma of Community Welfare Work or equivalent qualification. A tertiary degree in social work, psychology or a related discipline would be advantageous.

You will also have:

• A sound understanding of relevant regulations and legislation including the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
• Demonstrated experience delivering consumer-centred case management support to children and/or young people
• Proven ability to develop and maintain comprehensive case notes, client files and reports in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, find out more or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:

• Cover letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current resume (no more than 3 pages)

Get in touch

Holly Sangster – Team Leader, Home Based Care
T: 0434 829 663

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

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