Therapeutic Case Manager – Foster Care

Victoria - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead with Purpose. Transform Lives. Lighthouse Foundation is seeking an experienced Therapeutic Case Manager to join our trauma-informed Foster Care Team so children and young people are safe supported and empowered for a Fixed Term 12 month Maternity cover period.

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

Lighthouse Foundations Foster Care program is a therapeutic program designed to meet the complex emotional and psychological needs of children and young people in home-based care. The Therapeutic Case Manager is responsible for creating a safe supportive and therapeutic environment that acts in the best interests of the child or young person.

The role is to support and supervise foster carers in providing the day-to-day care of the child or young people aged 0 18 years and to organise and lead their care team using the Lighthouse Model of Care. A key element of the Lighthouses unique and innovative program is the creation of a sense of community through a Hub home where carers gather for therapeutic support and assistance with both emotional and practical needs. Be part of a community where carers and young people receive the quality therapeutic support they need to thrive in their role.

This role will work towards creating positive and long-lasting effects on children and young people in our care attracting retraining and developing trauma informed foster carers to reduce placement breakdowns for those in their care.

WHATS IN IT FOR ME

Fixed Term 12 months Full Time Contract (Maternity Leave Cover)
SCHADS SAC Level 5
Salary Packaging Benefits
Flexible work practices available
A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe acknowledged and included
Opportunity for supervision from our Psychological Wellness Team
Group reflective practice sessions
Ongoing training and development
Being part of a caring community whoreally value you

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;

Understanding of the challenges that children / young people in out-of-home care experience
Understanding of trauma informed practice psychodynamic and attachment theories
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work within a team environment and independently
Commitment to and understanding of the vision and work of Lighthouse Foundation
Ability to plan prioritise workloads and meet deadlines as required
Experience with conflict resolution and mediation
Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development

Other key skills which would be desirable;

Experience working in home-based care with children and young people

Experience in case management

Experience in foster care personally or professionally

For this role you will please note you will also need:

Minimum Bachelor Level Qualification in Social Work Psychology Counselling or related field

Current drivers licence

Valid first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain one)

Criminal Records check

Current Working with Children check

Step by Step registration and Shared Lives facilitator (desirable)

CONTACT PERSON

Dhivia Senior Team Leader of Childrens & Family Services

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 click Apply 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.

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