Caseworker - Fostering Young Lives

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Benevolent Society Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Caseworker - Fostering Young Lives role at The Benevolent Society.

Location: Permanent full time position based on Cabrogal Country in Liverpool. Salary: $89k - $95k + Super + Salary Packaging. Flexible options including work-from-home arrangements.

Duties
  • Work with a range of designated clients. The number of clients will depend on factors such as phase of intervention, complexity, and geography. Practitioners may work with individuals, or multiple stakeholders relating to the child or young person, their birth family and foster and/or kinship carers.
  • Engage with clients, including children, young people, and their families, utilising appropriate assessment and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct thorough assessments to develop, implement, and review client plans, ensuring active involvement of children and young people.
  • Facilitate transparent communication by openly sharing client plans with clients and relevant agencies.
  • Coordinate with various service providers to ensure comprehensive support delivery, including facilitating access to wrap-around services.
About the Organisation

The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way. We are committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and promoting inclusion.

Qualifications
  • Degree qualified in social work, early childhood, psychology or similar.
  • At least 12 months case management experience working with at risk children, young people and/or families in a child protection focused role, including experience undertaking comprehensive assessments.
  • Excellent understanding of child protection issues and client vulnerabilities such as drug and alcohol use, domestic violence, mental health issues, and the impact of trauma on child behaviour and development.
  • Understanding of the needs of diverse communities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD, and LGBTIQ+ communities.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Current Driver's Licence.
  • Good relationship building skills with the ability to create strong working relationships with different stakeholders.
Benefits
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a. of pre-tax salary for eligible expenses.
  • Motor vehicle packaging options.
  • Work/Life balance with hybrid options and an additional day off each month for full-time staff.
  • Recognition and reward programs, long service leave after 5 years.
  • Wellness: Fitness passport, Employee Assistance Program, and additional leave options.
  • Professional development opportunities tailored to career growth.
  • Reconciliation Commitment: up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
How to apply

Please submit your resume and a 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role. If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we strongly encourage you to apply to support cultural safety in the workplace. For confidential discussion, contact Donna on 0466 472 051.


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