Case Manager
$110,240–$110,240 year
HybridRockdale, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Manage a case-load of young people with complex needs in ITC and community programs by developing, implementing, and reviewing case management and exit plans aligned with DCJ and OCG standards. Collaborate on behavioural support and intervention plans to facilitate emotional and psychological growth within therapeutic, strength-based frameworks while upholding care standards and advocating for stakeholders. Work within a rotating roster that includes after-hours and weekend on-call duties. Requires a degree in social sciences, two years of Out of Home Care experience, and Working with Children Check certification. Join a not-for-profit team focused on resilience building and outdoor education for children aged 12-25 at risk of homelessness.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in relevant social sciences (eg social work, psychology)
- At least 2 years' experience of case work within Out of Home Care
- Demonstrated evidence of working with young people with complex needs and the strategies used
- Demonstrated experience and/ or understanding of Trauma Informed Care and willingness to work within a therapeutic framework
- Demonstrated skills in negotiation, problem solving, conflict resolution, difficult conversations and engagement with the young people to achieve positive outcomes
- Demonstrated skills and experience in designing, implementing and reviewing of case management strategies and case plans
- Knowledge of legislative, governance and accreditation requirements for residential services
- In depth understanding of trauma based issues impacting young people in the Out of Home Care
- Working with Children Check certification
- Drivers Licence
- first aid certificate
- Ability to be on call after hours and on weekends on a rotating roster
Desired Qualifications
- Further relevant qualifications
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