About the Organisation:
Baptcare is a leading not for profit organisation that proactively responds to human need through advocacy, a diverse range of programs, and community engagement. With services across Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia, Baptcare supports children and families, people with a disability, financially disadvantaged people, asylum seekers and older people.
About the Role:
The purpose of the Targeted Care Case Manager (Key Worker) position is to provide support and intervention to parents and carers for children and young people who are at risk of entry into care, who are transitioning from care, or on a Family Options package.
A key focus of the role is to work in partnership with Child Protection and other support services, as well as children, young people, parents, and carers to provide a holistic trauma informed service using the Best Interests Case Practice Framework.
Key Accountabilities:
Provide quality service provision to children and young people on targeted care or similar packages
Liaise with family of origin regarding their children in care as appropriate
Be involved in all functions of assessment and support of carer and birth families
Maintain records including case notes, reports, plans and statistics within required timelines
Develop and maintain positive relationships with the Department of Health and Human Services (DFFH), Child Protection, and other government and community organisations
Comply with relevant standards and legislation, Baptcare and DFFH policies and procedures
Participate in and contribute to program development and innovation
Contribute positively to teamwork and culture
Commitment to the safety, well-being and best interests of children and young people, and duty of care in the prevention, identification, and response to child abuse.
Commitment to the special needs of children, vulnerable people and people with a disability; people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background; and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Key Selection Criteria:
Excellent family and child assessment skills including risk assessment of children and young people as well as assessment of caregivers
Demonstrated case management skills with complex families and at-risk children and young people
Knowledge and experience of maintaining positive working relationships with Child Protection Services and other professionals and families in challenging situations
Understanding of and ability to apply therapeutic models and theories around trauma and child development that enable positive change and demonstrated ability to apply these in practice
Capacity to work effectively with families from a range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Non-judgmental and respectful approach to working with families and Child Protection
Knowledge of the Best Interest Case Practice Framework 8. Ability to engage in reflective practice and supervision with supervisor
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment by sharing information, supporting, and respecting colleagues
Sound organisational and time management skills
Working from a strength-based perspective.
About You: As a requirement of the role, you must have the following:
A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent
Minimum of 2-3 years case management experience
Willingness to obtain a Police Check
Current Working with Children’s Check
How to Apply:
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Applications must address the key selection criteria to be considered.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
If you require assistance with the application process, or have any further enquiries please reach out to:
Molly Ouk - mouk@baptcare.org.au, using the subject line: Case Manager - Targeted Care Packages.
At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.
Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.
Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.