About the role
We are currently recruiting for a Case Manager to join our Foster Care team. The Case Manager role entails, developing and implementing Case Plans or Individual Plans for children and young people in Out of Home Care.

1x Permanent Position + 1x 12-Month Max Term (Maternity Leave) in Wollongong.

Key Responsibilities 

• Drive the implementation and achievement of the case plan goals and plans for permanency of children and young people
• Develop and maintain functional and supportive relationships with children and young people in out of home care as well as their families in order to promote positive outcomes
• Provide ongoing support and supervision to Foster Carers in relation to their caring for children and young people in their home
• Support and monitor placements and ensure carers participate in the case planning process and assist them to implement the strategies outlined in the case plan
• Meet with clients and family members to gather input for case plans and ensure their views are represented
• Manage communication with key stakeholders, internally and externally in order to achieve case plan goals
• Participate in the on-call roster as required

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology or Human Services
• Previous case management or OOHC experience required
• Demonstrated understanding of current casework practice for children and young people
• An understanding of the permanency support program
• Previous experience in working with individuals, families or groups
• Strong written communication, client/stakeholder engagement and mediation skills
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• COVID-19 Vaccinations up to date.                                                                                                                                                   

Benefits

• 1 RDO per month
• Fully maintained car for personal and work purposes + fuel card
• Great tax benefits
• Ongoing training and support

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).