Oohc Case Manager

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:

Since 1991, Yorganop has been Western Australia’s first Aboriginal foster care agency. Yorganop works in partnership with government agencies, Aboriginal families, and our community of carers to provide safe and secure care for Aboriginal children. For 32 years Yorganop has been providing essential services for the increasing high number of vulnerable Aboriginal children in Out-of-Home Care. 

Yorganop’s key driver for over 32 years is to enable children, in particular, Aboriginal children in out-of-home care to fulfil their potential and thrive in life (culturally, socially, and emotionally). We achieve this by providing culturally safe, secure, stable, caring homes with carers who understand Aboriginal ways of being and doing. Yorganop carers are supported in providing culturally safe placements through Yorganop’s ongoing cultural training, and immersion in Yorganop’s carer community.  

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Case Manager, you will provide professional case management services to Aboriginal children in out-of-home care. Your approach will be trauma informed and culturally secure. 

• You will ensure the right to self-determination drives your practice, while promoting the wellbeing of children.
• You will ensure the accurate maintenance of records and will contribute to decision making and the development of care plans for children at key transition points in the care continuum. 
• You will provide support and assistance to carers to enable them to provide culturally safe and stable placements to Aboriginal children in care.

This role will be based at the Yorganop premises in Albany, Monday to Friday with any additional hours as negotiated. This may include occasional travel (and or regional travel) as required for this role. Working from other offices may be required. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

Essential: 

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and ability to work with communities, families, and young people.
• Practical experience in contemporary casework, practice models and methods and their application in working with children, families, and communities to promote healing and family safety and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of the issues in the protection and care of children and young people.
• Sound knowledge and application for the provisions of the Children and Community Services Act 2004 and other relevant legislation and practices in delivering a professional care service to Aboriginal children, young people, and the community.
• Strong assessment, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong administrative skills and a high level of computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a successful multi-disciplinary and functional team.
• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant Human Services area.

Desirable: 

• Understanding of trends and issues in the care of children and young people.
• Identify as Aboriginal

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• Competitive Salary
• Leave Loading
• 11% employer super contribution 
• Generous salary packaging scheme ($15,900 tax free salary component and an additional component of up to $2,650 tax free meals entertainment card)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cultural & Practice Supervision
• Flexible and friendly team environment

Want to know more:

Full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the Human Resources Manager by email **************@yorganop.org.au

Importance notes for applicants: 

Applicants must include a one page covering letter to address the essential criteria plus a concise CV which clearly outlines relevant qualifications and experience. 

Applications close Friday 15 March 2024. We reserve the right to close the applications and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. Being suitable for the position does not guarantee an Offer of Employment. 

For more information on Yorganop or the position, please visit www.yorganop.org.au or send email enquiries to **************@yorganop.org.au