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Form of work
SalaryTHE ROLE –
- Support children and young people in the Gippsland community in Foster Care placements. These placements include respite, emergency, short-term and long-term care.
- Hold a caseload of young people, all with subjective, varying needs and age ranges.
- Provide support to Quantum Foster Carers through regular visits, contact and advocacy.
- Facilitate a Care Team Approach to each young person within which you work.
- Motivate, encourage and empower clients to address areas of personal difficulty and consider options for the development of personal wellbeing.
- Work under the Looking After Children Framework.
- Actively promote the establishment and maintenance of positive family relationships.
- Facilitate and encourage family access, reconciliation and reunification where appropriate.
BENEFITS – What Quantum offer;
- Location – Based in Morwell| This role will require flexible working arrangements
- Job Security – .6EFT (22.8hrs pw) | Ongoing
- Salary – SCHADS Award Level 5 | $93,850 Pro Rata | + Superannuation | Annual indexation | Portable long service leave | Leave opportunities.
- Supportive, cohesive team environment.
- Mobile phone and resources applicable to the role.
- Personal Growth | Training & professional development | Supervision & support.
- Promotional opportunities within the Organisation.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE – what you will bring;
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding the out-of-home care system and the available resources and services in Gippsland.
- Skills in assessment, intake and case management.
- An understanding of ages and stages of child/adolescent behaviour and development.
- A trauma informed, therapeutic lens when supporting young people within placements.
- The ability to negotiate and liaise with service providers.
- Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence |Working With Children Check |Police Check
- Minimum requirement of Diploma of Community Services or other relevant or appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or experience relevant to this position.
About Quantum Support Services
Established in 1987 we are Industry Leaders striving to provide services to positively improve lives within the Gippsland community. Quantum is a child safe organisation who believes the celebration of diversity makes us and the community stronger. We are committed to embracing everyone’s individual differences so that we can help create a strong workplace and community that is empowered to reach its potential.
How to apply
To review the Position Description please refer to our website at www.quantum.org.au/careers
To apply please submit a detailed cover letter with your current Resume and 3 referees to **********@quantum.org.au or click on the “Apply” button and follow the prompts!
For further information in relation to this opportunity please contact Ashlee Burge on 1800 243 455
Applications close: Tuesday 19th March, 2024 at 9:00am but applications will be considered for progression as and when they are received.
