Senior Case Manager
Job No:
Berry3009
Location:
Noble Park
- Noble Park location
- Home Based Care
- Full time permanent position
Join Victoria's largest independent child and family services organisation and become a vital part of a team that never gives up doing whatever it takes for kids. Since 1877, Berry Street has been committed to improving life opportunities for vulnerable children, young people and families. With over 1000 staff, Berry Street is a leader in providing high quality services right across Victoria.
About the role:
The South Eastern Home Based Care program provides Complex, Intensive and General Home Based Care for children and young people who are unable to live with their own families. We are looking for a passionate and engaging Senior Case Manager to provide complex home based case management services to children and young people and their families. The role will also include the development of appropriate home based care placements that meet the needs of children and young people in the program.
About you:
The successful applicant must have formal qualifications such as a Social Work or Psychology degree or a related discipline, and well developed knowledge of the welfare system. They will be able to demonstrate the ability to case manage complex needs and issues for clients and families; have a strong understanding of the issues for children coming into care and their families and of the statutory Child Protection system; and the ability to undertake holistic assessments of children and young people with complex needs in order to develop clear understanding of the child’s placement and therapy needs.
What Berry Street can offer you:
- A thorough induction program
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A great friendly environment
- Employee assistance program
- Focus on positive work/life balance
- Generous salary packaging benefits
- An organisation that cares about you
Further information regarding role requirements and necessary skills and experience can be found in the position description.
Queries to Oya Adem Senior Manager Home Based Care 03 9239 1400.
Applications addressing the key selection criteria should be submitted by 6th February 2019 by 11:00pm.
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To download the Key Selection Criteria, please click here
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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.