Organisation : OzChild via BigSplash
Location : VIC Regional (Frankston)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Children, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 1 Sep, 2019
About the organisation
OzChild is considered to be one of the longest serving charities for children and families in Australia
We have been looking after children who are vulnerable for over 167 years. OzChild is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families, and is the largest provider of evidence based and evidence informed programs in Australia - ensuring every child has the chance to shine.
Over the last four years, OzChild has grown substantially focussing on our strategic goals to Strengthen our Impact and Grow our Reach towards outcomes that genuinely help Australia's most vulnerable.
About the role
The successful applicant will be part of a strong team as part of Family Services. You will work as a case manager promoting safety and wellbeing for children and families throughout the Bayside Peninsula area. This is a permanent job opportunity and will be paid in line with SCHCADS award level 5. The program exists to deliver an intensive, child focussed, family centred, therapeutic approach to help preserve families and reduce further intervention.
Required Qualifications, skills and experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Services or Psychology
- Previous experience delivering case management based on Best Interest Principles
- Knowledge of and understanding of the Child, Youth and Families Act 2005
- Sound knowledge of theory relating to trauma, abuse and neglect and evidence of practical use within your current role
- Knowledge and experience of child protection and the protection of children and young people as well as the out of home care system and standards
Benefits
- Permanent contract
- You will have access to salary packaging at $15,900
- A therapeutic approach to case management
- Reunify children in out of home care
- 4 days ex-gratia leave every year
- Brand new office to work from
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Case Manager - Family Services via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Youth_and_Young_People