Family Services Case Manager (Sunshine)

Overview

• Empower the lives of women, children & families
• Join a supportive & values-driven team 
• Hybrid – WFH & our office located in the vibrant Sunshine community hub
• Part time (0.8 FTE) contract until April 2023
• $86,546 pro rata + super & generous salary packaging benefits & gifted leave 

The Family Services Case Manager will work within the Brimbank Melton based Integrated Family Services (IFS) team. The IFS team promotes the healthy functioning of children, young people and families through a range of educational, developmental, social and support services. The team assists and supports parents to develop, maintain and strengthen the safety, stability, development and wellbeing of their children and family.

Applications close at midday on Monday, 23 May 2022.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

·   Strengthen parenting competencies and confidence

·   Enhance the wellbeing of children, young people and their families

·   Prevent child abuse and neglect

·   Support children, young people & their families through major life transition times

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
• Demonstrated skills in casework with families who may have complex needs
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant DFFH policy and practice frameworks and legislation
• Effective interpersonal, time management, communication and negotiation skills, including liaising with other key people known to the family (such as school professionals, child care, also family friends)

You will need to provide evidence of *full Covid-19 vaccination, or medical exemption (*full means 3 vaccinations in line with ATAGI guidelines)

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory reference checks, a current Employment Working with Children Check, National Police Check (International Police Check if resided overseas in the last 10 years) and proof of the right to work in Australia.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

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