- Full time|fixed term to April 9th 2027|level 5 role|based at Sunshine
- Specialist support service to young people on Child Protection Orders
- Make your mark in a rewarding role that enables positive change to occur
The Position:
The Adolescent Case Management Support Service (ACMS) is an outreach case management program operating five days a week between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm, with flexibility required for some out of hours service delivery. The team consist of 5 permanent Case Managers and a Team Leader.
The program provides a case managed specialist support service to young people on Child Protection Orders with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, Victoria. The young people we work with predominantly reside at home or in alternative community placements. Our clients are considered to be at risk of future harm, given their histories of abuse, trauma and neglect.
The case manager’s role focuses on the young person’s needs and wellbeing and in doing so, implementing and developing the statutory Case Plan. This involves assessment, risk and behaviour management interventions, co-ordinating care teams and support services, high levels of engagement, exit planning and administrative responsibilities.
The role is a very rewarding one that enables positive change to occur for some of the most vulnerable young people and families in our community.
What skills are we looking for?
- Ability and preferable experience in case management and supervision of young people who are at risk with special needs.
- Ability to use a range of strategies in working with clients around individual and family issues such as abuse, family breakdown and family relationships.
- Knowledge of adolescent and children’s development processes for working with individuals and groups.
- Intervention skills in responding to the developmental needs of young people whom engage in high-risk behaviours and/or from conflictual families.
- Ability to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of client case plans.
- Knowledge of relevant policies and legislative frameworks regarding the protective and correctional responsibilities for children and young people.
- Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation and liaison skills and the ability to work with government and non-government organisations, community groups and clients’ families/networks.
What you need to know:
- A salary at SCHCADS level 5 which equates to around $100,776 plus super.
- Full time, fixed term to 9th April 2027.
- Salary packaging available to increase your take home pay.
- Flexible through the increments up to 5.3 (dependent upon experience).
- Based at our office in Sunshine.
- Office based with some flex to work from home but responsive to change.
- We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, 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- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.
Ready to take the next step:
Click apply wherever you see the advert which will take you to our careers page, click apply there and submit your resume with a cover letter through the portal. Describe your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families and your motivation to apply.
For further enquiries contact Anesu Mutize on 03 9334 1202 or email [email protected]
Applications close: Sunday 21st June
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.
