Residential Care Case Manager

3 weeks ago


Preston, Australia Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) Full time

**Position: Ongoing Full-time**

**Salary: Salary between SCHADS Level
- 4.1 to 4.4 ($77,580.86 - $83,476.06) plus super - based on skills and experience.**

**Location: Preston**

**Who is VACCA?**

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of it’s kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

Our Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from other community organisations and our culture of teamwork and inclusivity is why we are able to deliver positive outcomes that lead to ongoing change.

Our strength lies with our people and all people are welcome.

**About the opportunity?**

The Residential Care Case Worker will engage with the children and young people to develop a nurturing, positive relationship and to assist each child to deal with their trauma-based responses to life in a way that promotes healing, emotional growth and development of positive attitudes and life skills.

The Residential Care Case Worker will have a minimum qualification of at least a Diploma level..

Key to success in this role are the following:

- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally
- Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities
- Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children/ Demonstrated experience in child and family sector
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal children and their families.
- A demonstrated ability to contribute to Aboriginal children’s emotional, physical, psychological and cultural development including a proven ability to work with Aboriginal children with a range of complex and diverse needs and an ability to respond therapeutically to Aboriginal children’s pain[1]based behaviours indicating an understanding of the impact of trauma and disrupted attachment on children.
- Strong teamwork skills including well developed problem-solving, strengths-based practice, working collaboratively with other stakeholders, and working towards goals.
- Strong organisational and reporting skills: ability to plan, meet deadlines, and communicate progress clearly.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills including the ability to write case notes, Incident Reports and reports on the children as required.
- Ability to work autonomously and self-manage within a broader team.
- Demonstrated strong relationship skills; establishes and maintains relationships with people; promotes harmony and consensus through diplomatic handling of disagreements; forges useful partnerships; builds trust through consistent actions, values and communication; minimises surprises.
- Ability to participate pro-actively and openly in the therapeutic team including the ability to give and receive feedback in a constructive, respectful manner.
- A willingness to participate in training and supervision as requested.
- Demonstrated experience in Case Management, preferably with young people in Out of Home Care
- Demonstrated understanding and experience with the Residential Care Performance Audit Program, or similar audit measures.
- Demonstrated familiarity with CRIS (Client Relationship Information System) or a willingness to learn and pick this up in a timely manner.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: able to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams
- Current COVID-19 vaccinations (minimum two doses and booster shot before commencement)

**What VACCA Offers?**

If you choose to start a professional career with VACCA, we offer a range of services and incentives;
- An attractive salary with salary packaging options to maximise your take home pay
- A rich array of learning and development opportunities, including formal qualifications
- Opportunities to participate in cultural events and other activities as they arise
- Employee Assistance Program to help you de-stress
- A warm and supportive environment in which you can grow and flourish
- **REAL** career development opportunities
- You can GROW with us

**We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people to apply.**

Applications should include a cover letter, key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.** **Please click here to View the Position Description**

**Application closes June 28**,** 2023**
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