Case Manager, Family Preservation
Case Manager, Family Preservation
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$ 85000 - 110000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
- Permanent full-time role based on Bidjigal Country in Hurstville
- $76.4k - $95.7k Super Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Flexible friendly organisation career progression & leadership training opportunities
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 non-religious 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
OurChild & Family Servicesprovideintensive family supportwithin the Child Protection system to strengthen families and decrease any risks to children reducing the numbers of children entering Out of Home Care.
As our Case Workerin ourIntensive Family Support program you will undertake an assessment of family strengths needs and desired outcomes create a case plan and link them with appropriate networks. You will honour respect and incorporate children and families culture in all aspects of practice and service delivery.
Duties
- Undertake an initial assessment of family strengths and need.
- Develop case plans that build on the familys resilience to enable them to overcome identified risks.
- 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.
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 pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take home even 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 full-time 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 that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
Skills and Experience
Relevant industry experience is essential and/or tertiary qualification in Social Work Welfare or Psychology or related discipline is highly desirable.
- Be recognised within the community as a respected culturally safe person.
- Ability to actively and respectfully engage and assess Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander families.
- Experience identifying and addressing child protection concerns.
- High level written and verbal communication its important to document our work.
- Current drivers license (pool cars are available so you dont need to use your own vehicle)
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.
Please submit your current CV and 1 page cover letter outlining your experience interest and suitability for this role.
Have a question Get in touch with Jade Thomas atfor a confidential and friendly chat.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
