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Form of workAbout the opportunity
As a Case Manager, you will work with vulnerable children, young people and their families who are being impacted upon by disadvantage including poverty, trauma, substance abuse, mental health and family violence and are potentially at risk of becoming involved with the Child Protection system or are already involved with child protection.
In this role, you will also be responsible for providing an Outreach Service, Case Management, Therapeutic Support and developing Assessments, Family Action Plans, Safety Plans, making referrals to other services, facilitating Care Team Meetings and providing Advocacy for families.
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What’s on offer
In addition to base salary plus superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits.
Paid Parental Leave for up to 10 weeks.
10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare at Uniting Early Learning Services.
About you
You are looking to join an organisation that truly supports vulnerable Victorians and Tasmanians to improve their lives.
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or a related discipline is essential.
- Driver’s license valid in Victoria
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with disempowered and vulnerable people
- Knowledge and experience of a range of relevant intervention strategies and frameworks
- Proven ability to engage families and to provide outreach services, sometimes in a difficult or stressful context.
- Demonstrated ability to work flexibly to meet the current needs of families, young people and children
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare for and conduct case plan meetings and implement agreed actions.
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.
Please note, interviews may commence prior to application’s closing.
If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Darlene Mayne – Parenting Skills & Development on 0418 837 *** (during business hours) or *************@vt.uniting.org
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: www.vt.uniting.org
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.
