Organisation : Wesley Mission
Location : Sydney (Penrith)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 27 Jul, 2018
About the organisation
Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.
Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”
About the role
About the program
Wesley Dalmar is a large Funded Service Provider in NSW, with four different locations in Sydney which focus predominantly on supporting foster carers to care for children and young people. The Penrith program is responsible for working within the new Permanency framework to deliver restoration, guardianship, adoption, and permanent foster care services to approximately 60 children in the Western and South-Western Sydney areas.
About the role
We are seeking a full-time Case Manager to join the Wesley Dalmar team in Penrith. The position offers challenging and rewarding opportunities where you will be responsible for the support of a caseload of children and young people exposed to the foster care system. In addition you will implement effective case management to ensure that children, young people, families and carers receive integrated and coordinated quality services.
Essential criteria
- degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology experience working with children and families
- or related discipline
- the ability to work flexible working hours including some evenings and weekends
- current unrestricted drivers licence
- ability to work as a part of a team and independently
- demonstrated ability to write reports to a professional standard
- current Working with Children Check clearance or willingness to obtain
Desirable criteria
- experience in Out of Home Care
- experience in Case Management
- working knowledge of the various legislations that govern Out of Home Care in NSW
Remuneration
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010, grade 5. Generous salary packaging, and a fully maintained motor vehicle are provided to the successful applicant.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Case Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development