Adoptions Case Manager

• Full time opportunity
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• SCHCDS Level 5 + super + generous salary packaging

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Adoptions Case Manager to join our team. The Adoptions Case Managers roles provides support, advice, and knowledge to the broader team within Family Spirit.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the facilitation of permanency pathways from out-of-homecare which includes adoptions and guardianship
• Assisting with providing direct support to parents pursuing adoption (birth families and prospective adoptive parents) and post adoption support
• Assessment and training of prospective adoptive parents, guardianship, local adoptive carers and dually authorised carers
• Provide casework support and advice to the broader team which is informed by relevant Adoption legislation and regulations
• Reviewing and accessing historical records, liaising with parties requesting this information, in line with policies and procedures
• Fostering and maintaining positive working relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external)

About you

To be a successful candidate, you will have:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline such as Social Work, Psychology or Family Therapy 
• On the Register of Counsellors as per the Adoption Act 2000, or willing to be
• Strong knowledge of relevant legal Acts, Legislation, Regulations and Standards in Child Protection and Adoption
• Qualified to provide Shared Stories, Shared Lives (or willingness to undergo training) 
• Willingness to completed Step By Step Accreditation within 12 months 
• Demonstrated experience with PSP program or Adoption
• Conflict resolution and mediation skills and highly developed interpersonal skills
• Sound computer literacy skills
• Current Working with Children Check clearance and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• Current and valid driver’s licence and access to a well-maintained vehicle which will be used for work purposes

About our benefits

• Access to generous salary packaging (up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free as well as additional meal and entertainment benefits up to up to $2,650 each FBT year) 
• Professional development and ongoing training 
• Regular reflective and practice supervision opportunities 
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Yearly Flu Vaccinations.

How to apply

Please apply via Seek and include your resume and cover letter addressing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. 

The closing date for applications 18 February 2024, however we will be reviewing applications as we receive them. 

For further details on this position, please contact Taylor Sullivan, Senior Manager, Quality & Practice 8015 2719.

About Family Spirit

Family Spirit (www.familyspirit.org) supports children through holistic Therapeutic Case Management practices and interventions in programs such as Permanency Support, Preservation and Restoration, whilst also providing Community Supports.

Family Spirit requires the preferred applicant to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check prior to employment and will also require verification of their Working with Children Check. 

Family Spirit is an Equal Opportunity Employer: People of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply; people living with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Family Spirit believes vaccination to be the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. Vaccination is a condition of engagement.