AddressAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?
Centacare Catholic Country SA are looking for a dedicated professional to support foster families
About Us
At Centacare Catholic Country SA, we are committed to service excellence, we will strive to build safe, sustainable, vibrant, innovative and engaged communities in the regions we serve.
We employ approximately 150 staff across our regional footprint, with offices located in Coober Pedy, Ceduna, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie and Whyalla.
We support people in the areas of family, youth and children, health and well-being, education and training, homelessness and domestic violence.
We are an inclusive, child safe and a quality accredited organisation.
About the Position
The Case Manager plays a vital role in the General Family Based Foster Care Service which provides respite, emergency, short term and long term care for children and young people referred by the Department for Child Protection who are unable to live with their families and for whom relative or kinship care is not an option.
As a Case Manager key responsibilities will include:
- Recruitment and assessment of carers
- Supporting foster families and social worker
- Case management and individualised placement planning
- Provision of training and education sessions
- Maintaining accurate records and reports as per funding requirements.
This is a Full-Time role, working 38 hours per week, based in Whyalla, South Australia.
Benefits
- Full Time (38 hours per week)
- Annual Salary from $82,043 to $88,287 per annum based on full time
- Salary packaging and salary sacrificing option of up to $15,899 which will significantly increase your take home pay
- Salary packaging cards for meal and entertainment benefits and other generous discounts available
- Additional leave provisions available
- Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
- Generous access to our external Employee Assistance Program provider
- Work in a growing and supportive organisation with great career opportunities
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
· A minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or Certificate IV in Community Services, a Degree in Social Work or equivalent is desirable.
· Experience in providing support services to families.
· Knowledge of the Family Based Foster Care Service.
· Knowledge of the Children’s Protection Act, 1993.
· Demonstratedunderstanding of the impacts of child abuse and neglect.
· Demonstrated understanding and knowledge around trauma responsive practices.
· Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality file management, which includes collating, maintaining and reporting on accurate data and information.
· Experience in working in a highly confidential manner.
· High level of communication skills (verbal and written).
· High level of ability in the use of Microsoft Office and Information Technology.
Requirements of the role:
· Hold (or willingness to obtain) a current DHS Working With Children Check – don't worry, we can support this process if necessary!
· Hold (or a willingness to obtain) a National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check)
· Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License (minimum Provisional License)
Centacare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an inclusive workplace and recognise that diversity within our workforce allows us to better support our clients and communities. If you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, come from a culturally diverse group, or have lived experience, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please visit www.cccsa.org.au/careers/vacancies and request a copy of the Position Identification Document for further information on the role.
To be considered for the position applicants will be required to submit the following documentation via email to *********@cccsa.org.au:
- Cover letter
- Copy of your resume
- Response to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Identification Document)
- Contact details of three professional referees
For further information on the role, please contact Cass Mills, Program Lead on (08) 8645 82***or email ******@cccsa.gov.au.
For further information on the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources on 8644 2020.
Applications close 9.00am Monday 24 June 2024
NOTE: Applications cannot be accepted through any other platforms.
Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria will not be considered. .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $82,043.00 – $88,287.00 per year
Benefits:
- Salary packaging
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 24/06/2024
