Therapeutic Case Manager – Children’s & Family Services

The Therapeutic Case Manager role within Lighthouse Foundation’s Children and Family Services offers a unique opportunity to provide both therapeutic support and case management to vulnerable children and young people aged 0–18 years. This includes those living with their parents, family or carers, and those transitioning from care to independence. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Therapeutic Case Manager will deliver tailored, outreach-based support that promotes stability, wellbeing, and long-term positive outcomes. The role involves the development and implementation of care plans, as well as the delivery of individualised therapeutic and community interventions.  

This role is primarily based in our South Hub (Keysborough) with some hours at our Richmond Youth Resource Centre when required. 

WHATS IN IT FOR ME?

• Full time or Part Time work available (0.6FTE or higher)
• SCHADS – SACS Level 5 + Salary Packaging  
• Small case loads
• Regular operational and clinical supervision  
• Regular Group reflective practice sessions
• Being part of a caring community, who really value you

ABOUT YOU:

• You have a passion to working in a team, which supports children and young people to heal from their experiences
• You are open to being challenged and are able to consider different views
• You are open to learning and working in an attachment and trauma informed practice
• You are willing to embrace the Lighthouse Model of Care, and work as a team
• You have the ability to stay calm in emotionally demanding situations
• You are committed to personal and professional development

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;

• Experience and knowledge in best practices responses to responding to children and young people who shave experienced trauma, as well as supporting their caregivers 
• An understanding of attachment and trauma informed care
• Strong ability to engage, motivate and support young people with complex needs who have an experience of out of home care or homelessness 
• Great relationship building skills which enables you to meet young people’s needs and achieve meaningful goals 
• Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly and have the ability to manage competing demands.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written skills
• Strong organisational, time management, and administration skills 

Other key skills which would be desirable;

• Demonstrated skills in delivering case management
• Skills and experience in supporting caregivers  

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

• Tertiary Qualification in relevant/associated field
• Current driver’s license
• Valid first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Criminal Records check
• Current Working with Children check

CONTACT PERSON
Emma Gniel, 0421 761 895 or emmag@lighthousefoundation.org.au using the subject line: Therapeutic Case Manager – Children and Family Services (South).