Case Manager

• Permanent full time position
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
• Paid parental leave + 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning

About the opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Case Manager to join our Residential Case Management and Adolescent Support Program. The team provide high quality case management support to children and young people who present with complex needs and reside in Out of Home Care (OOHC), residential care, or are engaged with our voluntary Adolescent Support Program.

As a Case Manager, you will support the development and implementation of case plans, exit plans and leaving care plans tailored to the individual needs of children and young people. The role will facilitate regular care team meetings and work collaboratively with families, carers, and other stakeholders to ensure that desired outcomes are achieved. The Case Manager will also assist with referrals to relevant support services and resources where required.

What’s on offer

Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.

In addition to receiving a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees (up to 10 weeks for primary carers and up to 4 weeks for secondary carers).

Receive 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.

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. Degree qualifications in social work, psychology, behavioural science, or a related discipline would be advantageous.

You will also have:

• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the child, youth and family welfare sector
• Demonstrated experience in delivering consumer-centered case management support to children and/or young people
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other services, agencies and professionals to achieve optimal client outcomes
• Proven ability to develop and maintain comprehensive case notes, client files and reports in a timely manner
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Stacey Hopkins – Manager, Out of Home Care & Therapeutic Support Services on 0479 191 ***.

Click here to view the position description.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.