About the Side by Side Program
Side by Side is a new program run by Berry Street as the lead agency and Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) as subcontractor as part of the Victorian Government's Partnerships Addressing Disadvantage initiative.
Side by Side is an outcomes-based contract and aims to improve engagement, attendance and learning outcomes for some of Victoria's most vulnerable and disadvantaged children.
Your Opportunity
The Berry Street Education team is offering a unique opportunity to work on its first Social Impact Bond (SIB) initiative and to work in partnership with Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) to transform students and families lives across Victoria.
The Family and Education Case Manager will work alongside VACCA's Family and Education Support worker to support students and families in three identified primary schools in the Morwell region (Years 1 to 4), who are low attenders, to close the gap on their attendance and learning.
This position is currently a mix of office based (Morwell), Outreach and working from home.
Your skills and experience
Previous case management experience desirable and proven ability to advocate for support families to access services and resources.
Previous experience working with schools and the education sector are also highly desirable for this position.
Minimum Diploma qualification in Social work or related field required for this role, Bachelor qualification is desirable.
Berry Street's Benefits
Above award salaries & allowances
Regular reflective supervision
A culture that values and support professional development
$15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions!
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
Leave loading 17.5%
Extra carers leave!
Berry Street Education Model training provided
How to Apply
Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted as soon as possible.
Applications are being assessed as they are being received.
Queries to Claire Alleway (Program Manager) on 0408 985 317
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