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SalaryABOUT THE ROLE
- Part time (0.6 FTE) ~ Max term until 14 March 2025
- Hastings
- SCHADS 5 ~ $ 95,737 - $100,070 (pro-rata) plus superannuation and salary packaging
The Family Services Case Manager will work within the Peninsula based Integrated Family Services (IFS) team. The IFS team promotes the safety, stability and development of children, young people and their families, through the provision of evidence-based intervention models of practice and tailored family centered case-management approach.
The focus is on collaborating with families to develop parenting capacity, addressing the needs of children, and ensuring their voices are heard to respond to risk and vulnerability with an emphasis on the whole family.
The Family Services team is part of the Peninsula and Bayside Alliance, and this position will be based at the Good Shepherd offices at Mornington and or Hastings plus capacity to work from home at times.
Key Responsibilities
- Strengthen parenting competencies and confidence
- Enhance the wellbeing of children, young people and their families
- Prevent child abuse and neglect
- Support children, young people & their families through major life transition times
- Support children, young people and their families through major crises
ABOUT YOU
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, or similar level qualification in a human services discipline, such as Psychology.
Employment is subject to:
- Relevant Qualifications/Registration Name
- A Police Check
- A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or state equivalent
- Proof of the right to work in Australia
The above requirements will need to be supplied and verified prior to commencement
ABOUT US
Our 2023-2027 strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role in advancing it. We aspire for all women, girls, and families to be safe, well, strong, and connected. We strive for equity, dignity and social justice for women, girls and families by collaborating globally and acting locally, supporting our communities in Australia and New Zealand to thrive.
We want women, girls and families to live full and dignified lives, have dignified income and enjoy financial wellbeing. We aim to provide place-based, people-centred, holistic services while working at the system level to achieve bold and audacious reform. We currently offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family and domestic violence support services, family and youth programs, playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and strong advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.
Good Shepherd employees are committed to inclusive practice that responds to the specific needs, context, and circumstances of service participants. We embrace the diversity and intersectionality of individuals and recognise a person’s right to a unique identity comprising culture, language, ability, community, gender, sex, sexual orientation and lived experience.
Benefits
- Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
- Paid study leave
- Paid parental leave
- Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
- Additional purchased annual leave
- Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
- Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
- Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
HOW TO APPLY
To apply please submit a short covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience along with your CV. Please apply as soon as possible, applications are considered as they are received. To request a copy of the position description, please email ***********@goodshep.org.au
Personal data held by Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.
