Therapeutic Case Manager

**Job no**: 495559 **Work type**: Permanent (Full-Time) **Location**: Sydney Greater West **Categories**: Child & Family Support **yourtown** is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence. Realise **your** potential at **yourtown**. **your opportunity** Based at a confidential location in Western Sydney, the Therapeutic Case Manager provides individual, family and group support planning to women, young people and children who are clients of our DFV Transitional Housing Service. You will provide practical support and interventions to increase client’s safety and wellbeing post refuge through the lens of a multi-level practice framework in collaboration with the team. Your role will include: - Conduct risk assessments and respond to identified risk through a collaborative team approach - Provide practical support to women and children and advocate on their behalf - Support the children’s wellbeing and development, and parents’ skills & confidence - Undertake individual therapeutic support planning for children and women to meet their goals, hopes and aspirations - Network to develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders to successfully link families to support services during and post exit - Ensure quality services that enhance the lives of the families that we support - Ensure support prioritises the safety and wellbeing of children and that every phase of case management the focus is on the best interests of the child. **what we are looking for** We are looking for a flexible and adaptable individual who will work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve best practice outcomes for woman and families. You will bring: - passion, commitment and belief in young people - bachelor level qualification in a Human Services discipline and a minimum of three (3) years’ case work experience with women and children who have experienced domestic and family violence; or a Diploma level qualification and a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience - ability to work within a clear client centred, trauma informed strengths-based framework - experience in providing therapeutic support for women and children - experience in planning, implementing and facilitating individual supports and groups for women and children who have experienced domestic/family violence **your benefits** When you join **yourtown** you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo. Your employment experience will include: - salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay - regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision - ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements - opportunities for internal and external professional development - free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules - a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing - yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centre Apps - access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family - access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations - an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer **how to apply** If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team **yourtown** and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia. Contact: Marnie Elliot, Talent Partner on 0434 609 384 Role closes: 19 January 2025 **yourtown** has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all. The **yourtown** Workplace Immunisation Policy requires team members in this position to be immunised against the following vaccine-preventable diseases: Hepatitis A, Chicken Pox, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Pertussis (whooping cough), Influenza. **yourtown** will provide successful applicants with information regarding mandatory vaccinations and evidence requirements during the recruitment process. **yourtown** will reimburse costs associated with meeting mandatory immunisation and vaccination requirements, including GP consultation fees, serology testing and vaccination prescription and administering fees. **"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"** **Advertised**: 06 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time 19 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time