Case Manager

**Working with the Community Services Directorate (CSD)**:
**This is an identified position for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Persons.**

Are you interested in a career that makes a meaningful contribution to people's lives?

Working with CSD offers you the opportunity to contribute to achieving our vision to empower people to meet their full potential and enable the development and growth of inclusive, vibrant and strong communities. Our responsibilities cover a wide range of human service functions in the ACT, including; multicultural affairs, public and community housing services, children, youth and family support, seniors, veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs, homelessness programs, women, community engagement, domestic and family violence support, and community disaster recovery.

At CSD we value our people and the significant contribution they make to our success in supporting the Canberra Community. Everyday our diverse workforce collaborates and drives client centred services to assist the community in creating a safe and equitable environment across the ACT. Our culturally responsive selection process reflects this focus and is structured to not only have you share with us what you can do, but also who you are.

As a CSD employee you have access to generous remuneration and leave entitlements and a range of role appropriate flexible working options. You will also have opportunities to participate in effective learning and development options, along with diverse career pathways which will stretch and grow your capability. In addition, you will have the opportunity to join other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff working in various areas of the directorate who can provide a cultural safe environment, share cultural values and undertake yarns to support your development.

**About the role**:
CSD is committed to keeping children safe, and Child and Youth Protection Services (CYPS) branch is tasked with this important role. CYPS provides a care system based on safe, healing relationships and practices, and is committed to maximising mental and physical health of children and young people. CYPS practitioners approach needs therapeutically, with flexibility, and with a trauma informed lens.

CSD have several Case Manager vacancies available at the CYPP1, CYPP2 and CYPP3 classifications for people that identify as being from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. We are seeking creative and qualified Case Managers to work alongside families and key stakeholders and develop and maintain strong professional relationships. Your strong cultural competency skills will contribute to positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in the ACT.
- As a CYPS Case Manager, you will:
- Make a difference to the lives of children and young people at risk of abuse and neglect
- Provide a positive influence on young people and help make our community safer
- Benefit from ongoing learning and development

This is a challenging and rewarding role working towards helping children and young people to grow their connection to family, community, culture, education and employment.

**Eligibility/other Requirements**:
1.This is a designated position in accordance with s42, _Discrimination Act 1991_ and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.
2.Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or related discipline. **Please note**: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who do not have these qualifications but who have appropriate and relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and experience are eligible to apply.
3.Current (c class) driver's licence is essential.
4.Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011_ is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au).

**Note**: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

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