Case Manager - Family Group Homes
MercyCare is seeking an experienced Case Manager to join our Family Group Homes team in Mirrabooka on a full-time basis of 76 hours per fortnight.
Summary about this job
Government - State
Company: MercyCare
Location: Perth
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-7-6757-4928
Fax: +61-7-9018-8265
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Detail information about job Case Manager - Family Group Homes. Terms and conditions vacancy
About MercyCare
MercyCare is a leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health, disability and community services. We employ over 1000 staff and 175 volunteers, delivering more than 40 programs and services, from 35 locations throughout Western Australia.
Our Vision is for people and communities to thrive and we are guided by a person-centred approach in all aspects of service delivery. We are committed to safeguarding children, and young and vulnerable people; working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for our shared future; embracing diversity and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our service users, employees and volunteers.
About the role
MercyCare is seeking an experienced Case Manager to join our Family Group Homes team in Mirrabooka on a full-time basis of 76 hours per fortnight. This position is contracted to January 2019 and subject to ongoing funding.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing case management services to children and young people in placement within MercyCare’s Family Group Homes. This includes provision of support and advocacy to children and young people in out of home care and ensuring Specialist Carers continue to meet the needs of children and young people in Family Group Homes.
Minimum requirements
- Tertiary qualification in relevant Human Services
- Demonstrated experience working with children and young people
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues related to children and young people who have experienced trauma, attachment and relationship difficulties
- Ability to work under pressure within a busy environment and meet case management reporting and recording requirements
- Availability to participate in Afterhours/On Call Roster
- Current Working With Children Card
- Current and Valid Driver’s License
- National Police Clearance (obtained within the last 6 months)
To Apply
Please visit our website at mercycare.com.au to view the position description and to apply.
Applications close on 31 July 2018. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found a suitable candidate.
MercyCare is committed to building an inclusive environment which respects the inherent dignity of every individual.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
MercyCare is committed to the protection of children and young people