Foster Family Support Specialist

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCaseManager Full time $104,000 - $130,000
Job Title

Job Description: As a Case Manager, you will be responsible for providing support to children and young people aged 0-18 years and their families in a foster care, kinship or kith care setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct case management to children and young people from a variety of out of home care programs.
  • Facilitate referrals to access appropriate support services where required.
  • Provide further resourcing to our Foster Care team through carer recruitment and retention activities.
  • Assist in supporting accreditation and assessment of foster carers.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of a Diploma level qualification in Community Services or equivalent.
  • A tertiary qualification in Social Work or equivalent is preferred.
  • Current Australian driver's license.
  • Prior experience in a case management role.
  • Demonstrated experience in engaging with families successfully and completing assertive outreach.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess and appropriately respond to risk for children aged 0-18 years.
  • An understanding of the 'Best Interests' Case Practice Model and Children Youth and Families Act (CYFA) 2005 and 2015 amendments.

Benefits:

  • Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
  • Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
  • Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
  • Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

About You:

  • We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with children and families.
  • Someone who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Someone who is able to work independently and as part of a team.

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