Cyps Case Manager

Details: Protecting our most vulnerable children and young people is one of the most important jobs you can do.

As a Child and Youth Protection (CYPS) Case Manager, you will:

• Make a difference in the lives of children and young people at risk of abuse and neglect.
• Provide positive influence on young people and help make your community safer.
• Benefit from ongoing learning and development.
• Be challenged and rewarded.

CYPS Case Manager Role is focussed on delivering the best possible life outcomes for children and young people through responsive client service underpinned by trauma informed case management.

As a Case Manager, you will receive and assess reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young people. You will undertake investigations and develop plans to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This may include taking matters to court. Case managers may supervise and provide support to young people subject to youth justice orders.

We are seeking Case Managers who are able to work alongside families and key stakeholders, develop and maintain professional relationships, have strong engagement skills, ability to develop assessment and case management skills, undertake planning, and have high level written and communication skills.

The Community Services Directorate is committed to addressing the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the child protection system and is committed to meeting the cultural needs of the children we work with. The Community Services Directorate acknowledges the significant contribution that individuals with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and experience bring to improving outcomes for children and young people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have the appropriate background, experience and capability, but may not hold the essential tertiary qualification to consider applying for these roles.

If you would like a better understanding on the work Child and Youth Protection Services do, we will be running two information session first one will be held face to face on  Wednesday 28th February , 5:30pm 220 London Circuit and the second session will be held at 5:30pm Thursday 29th  February online if you would like to attend one of these session please email ***************@act.gov.au  for further details.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or related discipline. Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who do not have these qualifications but who have appropriate and relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and experience are eligible to apply.
2. Current (c class) driver’s license is essential.
3. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Note: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to apply: For more information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au

Contact Officer: Caitlin Fazey-Robinson on ***************@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 4***