Case Manager (RESTORE Intensive Family Services)

Location
Salisbury SA 5108
 
Benefits
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Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Health insurance
Salary packaging
Insurance services
 
Full job description
Intensive outreach service focused on strengthening parenting capacity to improve family functioning and child safety with children under 18 years of age based in Salisbury.


The Role

RESTORE Intensive Family Services delivers trauma- informed, culturally responsive and child-focused interventions to families with children. Families receive intensive in-home and community-based support to address child safety concerns and ensure children and families are strong and connected. We provide collaborative case management using a multi-disciplinary wrap around support approach.


As a Case Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting families through a collaborative, therapeutic case management approach. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll partner closely with families, the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Department for Child Protection (DCP), and other professionals to promote child safety and family wellbeing.


You will serve as the key worker for families, coordinating and integrating supports across services. Your responsibilities will include delivering practical in-home support, strengthening parenting skills, fostering connections to community and culture, and advocating for families to address safety and risk factors.


This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families, using a relationship-based, culturally responsive approach.


Key responsibilities

Assessment of parental strengths and areas of need (including child protection risk and protective factors) and lead the development of a case plan
Utilise and support the use of the evidence-based assessment tools - North Carolina Family Assessment Scale (NCFAS), and other tools. Provide inclusive, culturally responsive support to improve families’ relationships and connections to culture and community
Implement practical and therapeutic interventions to support parents to create and maintain a physically, socially and emotionally safe home environment for their children
Support the ongoing delivery of the Centacare’s Therapeutic Framework, Stabilising Trauma in Everyday Practice (STEP)
Support the RESTORE IFS evaluation plan and recommendations

This is a fixed-term opportunity until 30 June 2026 based in Salisbury.


See attached position description for full details.


Essential

Social Work Degree
Knowledge of Child Protection Legislation
Current Driver's Licence
Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check
Desirable

Experience working with vulnerable families with complex needs
Case Management Experience
Sound theoretical knowledge of the impact of childhood trauma and factors affecting attachment as well as relevant therapeutic interventions
What's in it for you

SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 5, $51.00 per hour + super
Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
Meal and entertainment card option available
Highly skilled multidisciplinary team
Experienced and supportive leadership
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
Health insurance discounts with Bupa
Who we are

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.


To learn more about us and the program, click on the following links: RESTORE Intensive Family Services (centacare.org.au), Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story


How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.


For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Megan Jones, Manager, on 08 8412 9500.


All applicants seriously considering this role are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.


Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.


With respect, no agencies please.

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