AddressBerry Street is one of the largest independent agencies within Australia, providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children and families across Victoria each year. We pride ourselves on our ingenuity, evidence based and multi-dimensional thinking to provide the best outcomes for our young people!
We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful and strive to make this happen each day!
About the TCP ProgramThe introduction of Targeted Care Packages (TCP) enables children and young people from Residential Care and Home Based Care to transition into care arrangements where their needs will be met. Alternative placements could include with parents, family or friends, a foster carer, independent or semi-independent living or other form of care.
The aim of Targeted Care Packages is first and foremost to achieve better outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care. To that end, the best interests of children and young people will guide all decision-making when considering care and support options to ensure an individually tailored response.
Your Opportunity
Engage with young people, their care teams, families, communities and others towards building a sustainable and secure placement for the young person.
Assist in the development, monitoring and review of plans and will support an effective transition from Residential Care to a care placement in a Kinship, Foster Care setting or Independent Living/Lead Tenant.
Consistently with the child and young person’s best interest, the role will provide the overarching case management, aimed at minimising the protective concerns and maximising personal development in accordance with case planning and the Children’s Court directions.
Liaise with relevant services and advocate on behalf of children and young people to ensure access to resources where necessary.
Your Skills and Experience
Experience in developing individual care plans which specify objectives of interventions, anticipated timelines, and tasks and responsibilities necessary for their achievement.
A Diploma qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Community Services or other related field. However, applicants with relevant experience may be considered at an unqualified rate.
Berry Street's Benefits
- Regular reflective supervision
- A culture that values and support professional development
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
How to Apply
Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted as soon as possible. Applications are being assessed as they are being received.
Queries Queries to Kirstie Pearce ICMS Team Leader 0408430***
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, National Police Check (International Police check required) and Victorian Carer Register clearance if applicable.
Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Aboriginal and Torres Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
