Case Manager
Job No:
Berry3339
Location:
Noble Park
- Noble Park location
- Part Time - 0.5 FTE
- Salary package equivalent to $93, 300 FTE pro rata (inclusive of base salary, super and salary packaging)
For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.
The Opportunity
The Adolescent Support Program (ASP) is an assertive outreach program for young people aged 12 – 17. The Adolescent Support Program aims to provide a responsive and flexible outreach service that addresses the needs of young people who are in crisis or at risk of harm, and to provide ongoing support where necessary. Our aim is to assist young people to gain stability in relation to the management of their personal circumstances and provide them with ongoing support as they establish themselves in an appropriate living situation where necessary.
This role provides support to young people to develop plans to build on strengths to support identified goals, increase independent living skills, and develop and maintain links with community and family.
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About You
We are seeking a Case Manager with a commitment and passion for working with young people. Applicants will have a broad understanding of the issues facing vulnerable young people in our community. Demonstrated experience working with young people and their families and experience liaising with other external agencies relevant to the sector would be an advantage.
To be considered for this role you must have a Bachelor qualification or higher in Social Work, Youth Work or another relevant field.
The Benefits
- Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
- Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.
How to Apply
Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by 11pm on 26th November 2019. Queries to Linda Clampitt - Senior Manager Complex Client Services Program on 03 9239 1411.
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 Police Check.
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 with a sexual and or gender minority identity. 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 people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.