Trauma-Informed Youth Care Case Manager

Junction Support Services; Morwell; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave

Ongoing professional development

Clinical supervision and debriefing

Agency vehicles for work

Supportive team culture

Make a genuine difference

Job summary

Junction Support Services in Morwell is seeking a Residential Care Case Manager to provide trauma-informed, therapeutic, and person-centred support to children and young people living in residential care. You will work with families, carers and key stakeholders to develop individualised case plans that promote safety, stability and positive life outcomes.

You will advocate for young people, coordinate services and support decision-making, while strengthening connections to family, culture,

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Community Services, Social Work, Welfare, Psychology or related discipline.
• Experience in case management within child, youth and family services.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, therapeutic and strengths-based practice.
• Strong case management skills: assessment, care planning, advocacy, stakeholder engagement and outcome-focused interventions.
• Experience collaborating with families, carers and government departments.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; knowledge of Child Safe Standards and relevant frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, therapeutic case management for children and young people in Residential Care.
• Develop and review individualised case plans with active youth involvement.
• Build relationships with young people, families, carers and stakeholders to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Advocate for access to education, health, therapeutic, cultural and community supports.
• Strengthen connections to family, culture, identity and community.
• Lead care team collaboration and maintain quality documentation for transitions to independence.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Case management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Community Services / Social Work / Welfare / Psychology related discipline

Job description

Junction Support Services in Morwell is seeking a Residential Care Case Manager to provide trauma-informed, therapeutic, and person-centred support to children and young people living in residential care. You will work with families, carers and key stakeholders to develop individualised case plans that promote safety, stability and positive life outcomes.

You will advocate for young people, coordinate services and support decision-making, while strengthening connections to family, culture,