Senior Kinship Case Manager
An exciting opportunity exists to be part of a dynamic team that delivers high quality support and case management to children & families
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000 - $74,999
Phone: +61-3-2546-3457
Fax: +61-3-9735-9621
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Detail information about job Senior Kinship Case Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Great salary packaging
- Great team to work with
- Rewarding role !!
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) operates within the context that Aboriginal children continue to be significantly over-represented in the protection and care system within Victoria. VACCA considers that it has the responsibility and the opportunity to promote, advocate for and achieve positive changes in the lives of Aboriginal children, their families and the broader Aboriginal community.
About you role
In this role you will regularly visit the children in kinship care placements and support the needs of the carers both Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal. You will be expected to complete all case management tasks and reporting requirements including court reports and completing carer and Permanent Care assessments.
The Aboriginal Kinship Care Program has four components ranging from working with children who have no involvement with the Child Protection program to those children who are on long term protective orders.
The program aims to support the family members of Aboriginal children who are caring for their family's children and to ensure that the children's needs are being met. Where a child is placed with a non-Aboriginal family member, the aim is to assist the carer to provide a culturally safe, nurturing and healing home environment for the children and a culturally therapeutic approach to parenting.
As our Kinship Care Case Worker you will have ability to advocate for Aboriginal children and to work co-operatively with child protection workers, school personnel, counsellors and other service providers.
Along with the items above, you will need the knowledge and practice experience in the child welfare field.
How to apply
Application deadline is 23rd July 2018, however we are interviewing immediately
For more information regarding your exciting future with VACCA, please contact Elizabeth on (03) 9287-8838
For a copy of the position description or to apply for this position, click on this link www.vacca.recruitmenthub.com.au or apply direct through SEEK
We also have other roles you might be interested in like Foster Care Case Worker and others in all regions .
Applications should include:
- A cover letter outlining why you are applying for this position
- A resume with your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to this role
- Written responses to the key selection criteria, including short examples demonstrating your proficiency for each criteria
- Names and contact details for three professional referees
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply