Case Manager - Family Mental Health

• Full time role based on Yuggera country in Loganholme
• $86K $92k Super Salary Packaging
• Flexible Friendly organisation WFH up to 50 of the time!

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Societys vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children young people and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent nonreligious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Societys vision we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic political and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About this role

Our Child & Family Wellbeing Serviceprovides early intervention support to children and young people who are experiencing early warning signs of anxiety depression or behavioural issues. Our approach relies on these signs being addressed early before they reach the point of causing a severe and persistent impact on a child or young persons mental health. The service aims to improve the wellbeing of children and families enabling them to better participate in their communities and reach their full potential.

As our Case Manager you will work from a child centred approach to help children and young people recognise and manage strong feelings and emotions and help them build their resilience to overcome lifes difficulties. You will offer skill building for children through strength based activities that are informed by research are interactive and most of all fun. You will offer whole of family sessions alongside individual sessions with children or one on one sessions with parents to improve their capacity to build resilience in their childs life and strengthen the parentchild relationship.

You will offer workshops groups and community awareness sessions that promote social and emotional wellbeing in children and young people. You will promote a culture where each familys point of view and preferences for their wellbeing are recognised respected and understood. You will be part of a monthly intake roster.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best life is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits You can package up to $15900 pa of your pretax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options to suit your lifestyle.
• Work/Life Balance Enjoy flexible work arrangements including hybrid home/office options and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a fulltime employee.
• Recognition and Reward Sector competitive remuneration various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness Stay fit with a Fitness passport utilise our Employee Assistance Program and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional Development We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment fulfilment and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Experience

• Degree qualified in social work human services psychology or similar.
• At least 12 months experience in the Community Services Sector in Early Intervention Child Protection or Mental Health.
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments with families and risk assessment/ safety planning.
• A child centred and strengths based approach to working with children and families in a mental health context.
• A clear understanding of child protection issues and mandatory reporting responsibilities.
• High level written and verbal communication its important to document our work.
• Understanding of the needs of diverse communities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and LGBTIQA communities.
• Current drivers license.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice one who offers provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Interested Apply today!

Apply with your resume and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Contact Sabrina Pezzuto: to find out more.

*Internally this role is called a Child and Family Practitioner