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Post Care Case Manager
Job No:
Berry2785
Location:
Eaglemont
- Are you a savvy case manager looking to improve the lives of our young people?
- Do you have a tertiary qualification in Youth/Social Work or other relevant field?
- Do you have a broad understanding of issues relating to young people, particularly youth homelessness who have experienced out of home care?
- Do you have previous experience in providing support to young people who have challenging support needs?
- Are you a people person able to maintain and foster relationships with referral partners?
- Are you able to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a smile on your face?
- Are you looking for a part time position with great pay plus salary packaging benefits?
- Are you able to work independently and work well within a team environment?
- This role is based out of our Eaglemont however you will be hands on engaging with the community and our young people.
If this sounds like you, keep reading!!!
ABOUT US
- Berry Street is Victoria’s largest independent child welfare organisation that never gives up doing whatever it takes for kids. We believe everyone should have a good childhood, growing up in families and communities where they feel safe, nurtured and have hope for the future.
ABOUT YOU
- Part time – 0.6/3 days a week until March 2020
- You will be responsible for providing ongoing practical and emotional support to assist individuals in developing and maintaining independent living skills.
- Your responsibilities include providing access and brokerage and assisting young people transitioning from care to independent living.
- You will work with young people aged 16 to 25 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
- You will foster strong relationships with referral partners in the areas of counselling, accommodation, employment, education, health well being and social and family relationships.
- You have a tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in Youth/Social Work or associated human services field (essential).
- To find our more, click here to download the Position Description
REMUNERATION
- The base salary for this position is SCHCADS Level 5, Pay Point 1 which is currently $72,296.41 under the Berry Street Victoria 2014-2017 Agreement.
- The value of the salary can be increased through salary packaging.
WHAT BERRY STREET CAN OFFER YOU
- A thorough induction program
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A great friendly environment
- Employee assistance program
- Annual Employee Opinion Survey participation
- Focus on positive work/life balance
- Generous salary packaging benefits
- An organisation that cares about you
QUESTIONS?
- Please contact Lyn Fletcher, Manager Youth Housing, Support and Post Care North & West on 03 9450 4700 if you have any questions regarding this position
READY TO APPLY?
- To apply, simply send through your resume with a one-page cover letter telling us why you are the perfect person for this role
- Applications will close 11pm on Tuesday, 16 October 2018.
Berry Street are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Berry Street are also committed to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families and communities. Comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check and police check. Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.