Child Protection Case Managers
Child Protection Case Managers
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$ 95000 - 105000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
- 2 x Full Time Permanent positions based on Bidjigal country in Hurstville
- $82k $89k Super Salary Packaging
- Flexible and Friendly organisation Hybrid options available
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 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 the role
Our Child & Family Services provide Intensive Family Preservation services within the Child Protection system to strengthen families and decrease any risks to children reducing the numbers of children entering Out of Home Care. As a Child and Family Practitioner in our Intensive Family Preservation program you will undertake an assessment of family strengths needs and desired outcomes creating individualised support plans and linking families with appropriate supports. You will use our evidence based practice framework in all aspects of the role. This will assist you in delivering high level family preservation services to families. You will honour respect and incorporate children and families culture in all aspects of practice and service delivery.
Duties
- Undertake child protection assessments identifying strengths and needs of a family
- Create and implement individualised support plans to address specific risk factors present for each family.
- Provide intensive home visiting
- Provide intervention through the use of evidence informed practices partnering with other services and supporting the family to shape their next chapter
- Document your activity to ensure the impact of our evidence informed framework on families in the Australian context can be measured and used to shape future practice standards across the sector.
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. Here are a few things you might be interested in:
- 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 networkinggroups the opportunity for cultural and professional development
Skills and Experience
We want you to be successful in your new role! This means as an experienced Social Worker Psychologist Case Worker or Case Manager you will have:
- Degree qualified in social work psychology or similar.
- Extensive experience in case management particularly in child protection.
- Strong grasp on child protection issues including substance abuse mental health domestic violence and traumas impact on a childs development.
- Familiarity with evidencebased practices and intervention models
- Computer literate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled in building relationships with stakeholders.
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 the First Nations people 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.
Apply Now!
To apply please follow the link and submit your current CV along with a 1 page cover letter discussing your reasons for applying and suitability for the role.
Have any questions Please contact Sharmaine on 0for a friendly confidential discussion.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
