Address Intensive outreach service focused on strengthening parenting capacity to improve family functioning and child safety with children under 18 years of age based in Salisbury.
The Role
RESTORE Intensive Family Service delivers trauma- informed, culturally responsive, and child-focused interventions to families with children.
The Case Manager is responsible for working in partnership with families and other professionals in a multidisciplinary team. They provide collaborative therapeutic case management to address child safety risk factors and promote wellbeing. The Case Manager is the families’ key worker within the RESTORE care team and they coordinate practical and therapeutic in-home supports, as well as connection to community networks.
Multiple fixed-term positions available until 30 June 2025; full-time and part-time considered. Please ensure you address which role(s) you are applying for in your application.
See attached position description for full details.
What you need to bring
Essential
Social Work Degree or equivalent
Knowledge of Child Protection Legislation
Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check
Valid driver’s licence
Ability to work flexibly to provide some services outside of business hours when required
Desirable
Experience working with vulnerable families with complex needs
Case Management experience
Sound theoretical knowledge of the impact of childhood trauma and factors affecting attachment as well as relevant therapeutic interventions
What's in it for you
SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 5 $47.50 per hour + super
Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
Meal and entertainment card option available
Highly skilled multidisciplinary team
Experienced and supportive leadership
Inclusive rewarding culture
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
6 weeks' parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' for secondary carers
Health insurance discounts with Bupa
Who we are
Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.
To learn more about us and the program, click on the following links: RESTORE Intensive Family Services (centacare.org.au), Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Megan Jones, Manager, on 08 8412 9500.
Applications close 5pm on Friday, 23 February 2024.
All applicants seriously considering this role are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.
