Family Case Manager The Salvation Army

JOB DESCRIPTION

Why this role matters
As a Family Case Manage you will supervise court ordered changeovers of children with separated parents. You will facilitate supervised visits of parents and children according to Family Court Order, Mediation or Parenting Plan developing a case plan and provide case management for each family.

This role will be Sunday to Wednesday 9am – 5pm.

The role you could play

  • Manage a suitable case load of families referred to the program
  • Complete client phone assessments, intake meetings and child familiarisation sessions
  • Develop a case plan in conjunction with the Family Court and lawyers for each family
  • Supervise contact visits and handovers to ensure safety and security for all parties
  • Facilitate activities that maximise positive parent-child interaction
  • Work to support the strengthening of child-parent relationship by parental education and behaviour interventions
  • Work within a child-focussed framework and make observations that are reflected in case notes/reports

What you will bring

  • Certificate/Diploma or Degree in Community Services or similar area of study
  • Experience of working with families or children
  • A current and valid Working with Children’s Check or equivalent is required
  • Will require work on Sundays
  • A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

Your life at the Salvos

  • Maybe eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
  • Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
  • Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
  • Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
  • Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
  • Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
  • Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

Start your career with The Salvation Army today!

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

The Salvation Army

Employment Type

Contract/Temp

Job Salary

Great salary packaging benefits