Case Manager

• Permanent position
• Full time hours

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

The Young Parents Program takes a strengths-based early intervention approach, building the capacity of young parents to live independently in appropriate housing, develop parenting and life skills to ensure best outcomes for their children.

The Case Manager is responsible for supporting young parents aged 13-19yrs (residential) and 13-24yrs (outreach), and their children to work towards their case plan goals. The role supports young parents with complex needs and behaviours to develop independent parenting and living skills, through the provision of integrated, individualised case management, behaviour support and direct parenting and emotional support to ensure best possible outcomes for children. 

About you

• Proven experience in casework/ case management including holistic assessment of client needs and development of case plans
• Experience in working competently with staff and clients from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds with respect and humility
• Ability to provide practical and emotional support to families including the development of life and parenting skills
• Understanding of adolescent development and best practice working with young women and men with complex needs and behaviours and demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and issues facing young parents and their children
• Demonstrated understanding of parent craft, child development, health care needs of babies/children and best practice in parenting newborns, toddlers, and younger children.
• A relevant degree in social work, social welfare or psychology is highly desirable for this role
• This role requires availability to participate in an on-call roster, providing remote support and attending recall duties as needed, including overnight.

A Working with Children Check and Australian Drivers Licence are mandatory requirements for this role.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Work/Life Flexibility: You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options.
Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses.

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4. Competitive salary + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

For additional enquiries, please contact Mackenzie Donovan on 0438 443 695 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Thursday 10^th April 2025.

While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion