Case Manager, Foster Care
About The Position
Provide case management and placement support for children and young people in foster care. This role involves conducting regular visits, phone contact, and care team meetings, as well as preparing various reports including court reports, case plans, quarterly reports, and end of placement reviews. The Case Manager will develop and implement care plans aligned with the Looking After Children (LAC) Framework, complete all required LAC documentation, and identify and respond to risk, incidents, and child protection concerns in a timely manner. Additionally, the role includes providing crisis intervention and support to carers and young people, liaising and collaborating with DFFH/Child Protection, schools, health services, and other providers, and completing Cultural Support Plans.
Requirements
- Provide case management and placement support for children and young people in foster care
- Conduct regular visits, phone contact, and care team meetings
- Prepare reports including court reports, case plans, quarterly reports, end of placement reviews
- Develop and implement care plans aligned with the Looking After Children (LAC) Framework and complete all required LAC documentation
- Identify and respond to risk, incidents, and child protection concerns in a timely manner
- Provide crisis intervention and support to carers and young people
- Liaise and collaborate with DFFH/Child Protection, schools, health services, and other providers
- Complete Cultural Support Plans
Responsibilities
- Provide case management and placement support for children and young people in foster care
- Conduct regular visits, phone contact, and care team meetings
- Prepare reports including court reports, case plans, quarterly reports, end of placement reviews
- Develop and implement care plans aligned with the Looking After Children (LAC) Framework and complete all required LAC documentation
- Identify and respond to risk, incidents, and child protection concerns in a timely manner
- Provide crisis intervention and support to carers and young people
- Liaise and collaborate with DFFH/Child Protection, schools, health services, and other providers
- Complete Cultural Support Plans
Benefits
- Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
