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The Children’s Case Manager is responsible for effective functioning of the first two support levels and referring children into the third and fourth support levels. This involves direct communication and assistance to Case Managers of referring agencies, providing enhanced case management directly to children according to their unique needs and understanding when to utilise the resources of the team; that is, the Children’s Counsellor.
Position Objectives:
- Ensure that the best interests of the child are being fully assessed and planned for through family orientated case management practices and appropriate use of the four support responses (steams) available.
- Provide an enhanced case management service directly to children with significant needs who require intensive support.
- To work collaboratively with those within the Family and Children’s Specialist Support Services team; ensuring the best outcomes for children through continual communication and professional development.
- To work under the Homeless Children’s Specialist Support Services model as identified by Junction.
Selection Criteria:
- A relevant tertiary qualification such as a Bachelor of Social Work or Social Science, and relevant experience to this role.
- Proven understanding and experience working with children and/or families, specifically those who are experiencing homelessness, family violence and complex trauma.
- A solid understanding of the Case Management Framework and how this would be used from a family orientated approach, where the child is the primary client.
- An understanding of the developmental needs of children and how to prioritise these needs in order to choose an appropriate level of support.
How to apply:
Visit our website, https://junction.org.au/careers/ to download the full application pack which outlines the application procedure.
Applications will only be accepted when sent to ***********@junction.org.au
Your application must include:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Statements addressing each of the selection criteria points (found in the application pack)
- Reference Check Consent Form (found in the application pack)
Submit your full application via email to ***********@junction.org.au
Applications close at 10.00 am, Monday 26 February 2024.
This position is permanent, part-time (60 hours per fortnight).
For any other inquiries, please contact People & Culture 02 6043 7***.
Junction Support Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people with lived experience of disability and people who identified as LGBTIQA+.
In accordance with the Chief Health Officer's Direction - COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, you are required to be fully vaccinated and are subject to proof of vaccination, unless you have a valid medical exemption.
