Senior Case Manager - ICMS Flexible
Senior Case Manager - ICMS Flexible
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Job Description
The South Eastern Case Management Services (SECMS) is funded by the Department of Families Fairness and Housing (DFFH) to provide intensive support and case management to children and young people on statutory Child Protection orders. The SECMS team plays a critical role in supporting them to reach their full potential.
The Opportunity
- Full time Permanent role on Boonwurrung Country
- $106k Super Salary Packing
- This role has a full private use vehicle
The role will focus on the provision of intensive levels of support and case management to young people aged 12 18 who are most at risk in the community. These young people are subject to statutory orders either with Child Protection or Youth Justice and Berry Street provides the contracted case management in accordance with case planning and Childrens Court directions.
Primary objectives and responsibilities include:
- Providing contracted case management of children and young people (generally clients on statutory protective orders) in accordance with Childrens Court directions.
- Assisting children young people and their families to minimise risk and gain stability.
- Promoting the maintenance of the child and/or young person with their family extended family and other support networks.
- Developing stakeholder relationships within the community and be an effective advocate
- Supporting the Team Leader to oversee program function and staff oversight including case direction audits and attending meetings where required.
About You
- A Bachelor level qualification in Youth Work Social Work or relevant field.
- An established case manager with the ability to provide leadership and support to other team members
- A comprehensive understanding of the statutory out of home care system and issues related to the support needs of young people.
- Demonstrated ability to flexibly manage competing priorities and stressful situations monitoring own stress levels and practising and promoting selfcare strategies.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
The Benefits
- Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including access for staff members immediate family.
How to Apply
Applications including resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria for the position to be submitted by 11pm Tuesday 6 May 2025.
Queries to Kelly Gretton Acting Senior Manager Complex Client Services.
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check if required and Worker Care Exclusion Scheme 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 Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
