Senior Case Manager - ICMS

Our vision is everyone feels safe, included and supported to lead their best lives.

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

• Shepparton area on Yorta Yorta Country
• Full time, Permanent role
• $115k + Super + Salary Packing

The Opportunity

Berry Street Yooralla's Complex Care Program provides specialist case management services in the Hume District Areas within the Hume Division of the Department of Family, Fairness and Housing. The program provides a range of case management services for children and young people who are unable to live with their own families. Members of the Case Management Services team are Child Protection Contracted Case Practitioners and operate within the relevant state legislation and prescribed case practice framework.

As a Senior Case Manager maintains a caseload of complex clients subject to the Child Protection system. These clients are typically, but not exclusively within the Intensive Case Management Services, Residential Care Case Management and Targeted Care Packages (TCP) programs.

Primary objectives and responsibilities include:

• Providing contracted case management of children and young people (generally clients on statutory protective orders) in accordance with Children’s Court directions.
• Assisting children, young people and their families to minimise risk and gain stability.
• Promoting the maintenance of the child and/or young person with their family, extended family and other support networks.
• Developing stakeholder relationships within the community and be an effective advocate
• Supporting the Team Leader to oversee program function and staff oversight, including case direction, audits and attending meetings where required.

About You

• A Bachelor level qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or relevant field.
• An established case manager with the ability to provide leadership and support to other team members
• A comprehensive understanding of the statutory out of home care system and issues related to the support needs of young people. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Our Benefits

• Up to $15,900 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• 17.5% leave loading
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
• Reflective supervision and ongoing professional development
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How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter to be submitted, applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

For inquiries, contact Tim Solomon - Senior Manager Youth Crime Prevention, Specialist Care and Transitions West on 5330 5000

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.