Location:Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands About our role- We care about others We are looking for two (2) passionate individuals to join our Fostering Futures team. The Case Manager provides quality case management, supporting children and foster carers on a long-term pathway. Advocating services to children and young people (aged 0-18 years) who live in foster care or respite care throughout the Wollongong, Illawarra, Southern Highlands, and Shoalhaven regions.
These are permanent full-time positions based at our head office in Wollongong, working 38 hours per week. Travel will be required for these roles. We are offering a hybrid work model, with a few days at the office and the rest working from home.
The salary range for this position is between $41.52/hour - $44.68/hour + superannuation.
Our benefits - We care about you In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives you will also enjoy:
Competitive salaries and hourly ratesSalary packaging optionsAdditional paid personal leave every yearLong Service Leave after 7 years of serviceProfessional development including internal and external training opportunitiesHealthy work/life balance through hybrid working models, flex time and flexible working arrangements*Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance ProgramDiscounted gym memberships through Fitness PassportPeace of mind driving to and from work with Employee Journey InsuranceOur requirements to provide care Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Welfare, Behavioral or Social Sciences or other relevant discipline.Sound knowledge of child and adolescent development, parenting practices, effects of family violence, trauma, abuse and neglect.Previous experience in providing high quality advocacy, support and case management services for clients with a focus on out of home care and permanency pathwaysDemonstrated knowledge and experience of child protection and out of home care policy, legislation, and standardsTraining and or experience in RestorationKnowledge, skills and experience conducting psycho-social assessments of clients' needs and developing and achieving care plan goals.Demonstrated high level organisational skills and experience effectively managing face to face client work, administrative duties and crises in an ever-changing environment.A current Driver's LicenceA current NCHRC CheckClick here for the Position Description.
For further information please contact Myriam Valle on 0429 669 230.
Close Date: 22 July 2024 As part of our recruitment process, we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck!
CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. CatholicCare Wollongong is a smoke free zone.
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