
Case Manager, Sibling Placement and Support
6 days ago
Work in a program that keeps sibling groups together
- Targeted outcomes|therapeutic care|family focussed
- Working with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children and families
**Why this program exists.**
Due to the shortage of foster carers available to care for sibling groups, sadly sometimes separating siblings is unavoidable. **The importance of keeping siblings together cannot be overstated.**
That is why the Sibling Placement and Support program is vital, so families can remain together.
**How you can make your mark.**
This position will be working within the Sibling Support & Placement Service as a Case Manager completing case management tasks supporting the siblings in the placement, including the transfer of siblings over into the general Foster Care program.
Anglicare Victoria operates three Foster Care households dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal sibling groups entering the Out of Home Care system for the first time. This intensive 6-week program is delivered by a skilled team that includes:
- 2 Therapeutic Specialists
- Senior Placement Practitioner
- Senior Family Services Practitioner
- Case Manager
**Your job.**
- Play an active role in carer households, providing case management support.
- Use a range of theoretical approaches, maintain flexibility, be responsive, strengths-focused and creative to engage with children, young people and families who are reluctant or ambivalent about using support services.
- Strengthen family connections, promoting positive interactions and the health, wellbeing, safety and developmental needs of children, young people and families.
- Promote positive parenting skills through working with the wider team.
**Travel requirements.**
Your home office will be Dandenong. You might only spend a couple of days there though, travel to Pakenham where both a carer household and an office are located will be required as well as travel to local carer households.
**Cultural Safety.**
This program will be delivered in partnership with VACCA who will provide cultural support alongside you when you work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
- Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of Aboriginal culture and key issues which impact Aboriginal communities.
- Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children.
**What you will gain.**
- Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card
- Part time, 0.8, 4 days per week, 30.4 hours (please pro rata the above salary)
- SCHCADS level 5
- Fixed term contract to June 30th 2026 in line with funding (we hope to have continued funding for this program)
- The opportunity to work in a program with tangible, meaningful impact
- Case management duties with strong support from a senior, experienced team
- 3 dedicated pool cars for travel
- We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
- Access to discounted health insurance as well
- A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
- Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
- A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.
**_What our people say
- “I feel really supported - probably the most supported I’ve ever felt in a workplace. This job can be really difficult, so if you’re supported, that’s half the battle for me. Knowing it's there means I can go out and do the work.”_**
**Ready to take the next step**:
Applications close on Sunday 7th September.
- Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement._
- Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country._
- Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability._
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