Case Manager (Short Term Contract)

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Company Overview Striive is a children and young-focused organisation committed to providing innovative services and solutions that cultivate a sense of belonging, safety, and empowerment. By breaking free from traditional corporate structures and prioritising the voices of our team and our clients, we create a meaningful impact in the lives of children, young people and their families, inspiring each individual to embrace a future filled with opportunity. At Striive, we believe in the power of delving deeper to uncover positive directions for our future generations. About the Role This position is a 6-month short-term non ongoing contract with the possibility of a 6-month extension , offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. As a Case Manager at Striive, you’ll be working closely with therapeutic support workers and team leaders to develop and implement tailored care plans for children in our care that are informed and cohesive. In addition, you’ll be: Assessing needs : Identifying the needs of young people and their families Advocating : Supporting young people and acting as an advocate for them Providing support : Offering emotional and practical support to young people Analysing programs : Evaluating programs against the young person's needs and risk areas Implementing interventions : Helping young people develop skills that will help them learn and grow. About You Our ideal candidate is a positive and enthusiastic case manager with extensive, demonstrated experience in Case Management, particularly with Youth, Children and Families.You’ll have: A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist and/or related behavioral sciences degree level with relevant experience. Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Case Manager Strong, demonstrated experience in child welfare / youth work / community services / residential care Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with families and promoting family centered strength-based practices. Demonstrated case management experience including a complex/competing caseload. Sound knowledge of child protection and issues in relation to children at risk, particularly in regard to their safety, development, and connection to family, culture and community Ability to liaise with families, foster carers and professionals, and to advocate for children/young people and carers. High level of written communication skills, ability to prepare reports and correspondence to a high standard for a range of audiences. Benefits Various opportunities for training and development A genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing, including an Employee Wellness Program An environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal-opportunity employer Opportunities for career development and growth This role can be offered as a full or part time position, by negotiation. How do your skills match this job? Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a case manager? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr