Therapeutic Case Manager — Youth Transitions

Centacare Catholic Family Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Super

Professional supervision

Specialist team

Training & development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centacare Catholic Family Services in Adelaide's Elizabeth Park area is seeking a Case Manager for the Next Steps Program. You will provide therapeutic case management and practical support to 16–21 year-olds moving from residential care toward independence and stability.

Join a collaborative, client-focused team led by supportive leadership. Fixed-term until 30 June 2027 with possible extension subject to funding.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or related field or significant relevant experience.
• Experience working with young people with complex needs.
• Understanding of child protection frameworks and responsibilities.
• Strong case management and report writing skills.
• Valid DHS Working With Children Check.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Build respectful and trusting relationships with young people and support them to identify and achieve their goals.
• Deliver therapeutic case management and practical life skills development; advocate for young people to access appropriate services.
• Coordinate support with government agencies, health services, education providers, disability services, and community organisations.
• Facilitate case planning and reviews, ensuring young people are actively involved in decisions affecting their lives.
• Support connections with family, carers, cultural networks, and community supports.
• Maintain accurate case notes, records, and reports using the Penelope database.

Skills

Social work

Case management

Report writing

Driver's license

WWC Check

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Penelope

Job description

Centacare Catholic Family Services in Adelaide's Elizabeth Park area is seeking a Case Manager for the Next Steps Program. You will provide therapeutic case management and practical support to 16–21 year-olds moving from residential care toward independence and stability.

Join a collaborative, client-focused team led by supportive leadership. Fixed-term until 30 June 2027 with possible extension subject to funding.