Aboriginal Kinship Care Case Manager

VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging to increase take-home

17.5% loading on annual leave

Access to agency vehicles for work

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is seeking a dedicated Kinship Care Case Manager in Dandenong. You will provide case management for Aboriginal children and kinship carers, aiming to strengthen family, culture and community connections.

Join a supportive team. You will work to ensure positive outcomes, cultural safety and ongoing collaboration with families, carers and communities. A permanent, full-time position with competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate holds a relevant qualification in community services or social work.
• A Victorian Working with Children Check and Police Check are required.
• CurrentCOVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and ongoing support to children and kinship carers.
• Strengthen cultural connections, stability and outcomes for young people.
• Balance advocacy, assessment, reporting and family support in line with best interests.

Skills

Case management

Relationship building

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Community Services or Social Work

Job description

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is seeking a dedicated Kinship Care Case Manager in Dandenong. You will provide case management for Aboriginal children and kinship carers, aiming to strengthen family, culture and community connections.

Join a supportive team. You will work to ensure positive outcomes, cultural safety and ongoing collaboration with families, carers and communities. A permanent, full-time position with competitive salary is offered.