Therapeutic Case Manager – Kinship Care
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Job Location:
Keysborough - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Be supported to deliver a therapeutic approach to care
- Be part of an organisation with a strong sense of community
- Feel valued as part of a dedicated team who really care about young people
- Keysborough Location
WHO ARE WE
Lighthouse Foundation provides homes and therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by long-term neglect abuse and homelessness. Our focus is to create caring communities where kids can feel safe form meaningful relationships and begin to heal from traumatic experiences. For the past 30 years our proven Model of Care has successfully transformed the lives of over 1000 young people using a range of evidence-based strategies. We now educate and support Foster Carers in the same way so that they too can take care of some of Australias most vulnerable children.
HOW WILL I HELP
The Therapeutic Case Manager role within Lighthouse Foundations Children and Family Services offers a unique opportunity to provide both therapeutic support and case management to vulnerable children and young people aged 018 years living in kinship care. Working within a multidisciplinary team the Therapeutic Case Manager will deliver tailored trauma informed support that promotes stability wellbeing and long-term positive outcomes. The role involves the development and implementation of care plans as well as the delivery of individualised therapeutic and community interventions for both the children and their carers.
WHATS IN IT FOR ME
- Full time or Part Time available (0.8FTE)
- SCHADS SACS Level 5 Salary Packaging
- Small case loads
- Regular operational and clinical supervision
- Regular Group reflective practice sessions
- Being part of a caring community who really value you
ABOUT YOU:
- You have a passion to working in a team which supports children and young people to heal from their experiences
- You are open to being challenged and are able to consider different views
- You are open to learning and working in an attachment and trauma informed practice
- You are willing to embrace the Lighthouse Model of Care and work as a team
- You have the ability to stay calm in emotionally demanding situations
- You are committed to personal and professional development
WHAT DO I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
First and foremost interpersonal skills are a must with a level of maturity and understanding needed when working with those who use and support our services.
From a professional standpoint you will require;
- Experience and knowledgein best practices responses toresponding to children and young people whoshave experienced trauma as well as supporting their caregivers
- An understanding of attachment and trauma informed care
- Strong ability to engage motivate and support young people with complex needs who have an experience of out of home care or homelessness
- Great relationship building skills which enables you to meet young peoples needs and achieve meaningful goals
- Demonstrated capacity to workflexibly andhave the ability to manage competing demands.
- Excellent communicationverbal and written skills
- Strong organisational time management andadministration skills
Other key skills which would be desirable;
- Demonstrated skillsin delivering case management
- Skills and experience in supporting caregivers
For this role you will please note you will also need:
- Tertiary Qualification in relevant/associated field
- Current drivers license
- Valid first aid certificate
- Criminal Records check
- Current Working with Children check
Contact person
Dhivia Dharishanithe subject line:Therapeutic Case Manager Kinship Care.
APPLICATION PROCESS
We welcome your application and ask that you please review the attached position description provide your Resume and Cover letter broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.
To submit your application clickApply Now.
Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirm the right of access equity and equality for every young person staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness across diverse languages religions and cultures. we respect respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies children and young people to feel safe and respected and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Portfolio Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Intake Experience
- Lean Six Sigma
- Conflict Management
- Case Management
- Team Management
- Program Development
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
