yiriyirimbang Case Manager
Full time
The yiriyirimbang Case Manager plays a vital role in providing Permanency Support Planning (PSP) for Aboriginal children and young people living in Out of Home Care (OOHC), their families and carers. The Case Manager will be responsible for providing all aspects of case management support for Aboriginal young people, their families and foster/kinship carers.
You will also need to work in collaboration with families and community stakeholders to assess and work towards permanency for each young person. This will include helping them to build connections in the community as well as assisting them to independent living.
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Relevant Diploma in welfare, community services or related field with experience in working with children and families
- Ability to work rostered on-call shifts and travel requirements
- Demonstrated adept knowledge, skills and experience working with Aboriginal children, young people in the OOHC/PSP setting
- Practical experience of working as a multi-disciplinary team
- Advanced level of oral and written communication skills, including record keeping
- Knowledge of and Commitment to privacy and confidentiality
- Commitment to participate and complete all mandatory training and formal qualifications
Additional Factors
- Possession of a current ‘C’ Class Open Driver’s Licence valid in NSW is required
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Current NSW Working with Children’s Check
- Current Criminal History check
- Proof of vaccination must be provided upon acceptance of appointment
Benefits & Culture:
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) each 4 weeks once 120 hours worked.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Access to Corporate Wellbeing program and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
Orange Aboriginal Medical Service (OAMS) is making a difference to the health of Aboriginal families and the wider community of Central Western NSW. Commencing in 2005 with only a handful of staff members, OAMS has now expanded across 5 locations, providing a wide range of services to the whole community. For further information https://oams.net.au/
How to Apply
Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.
Closing Date: Sunday, 13th April 2025 11.59pm
Contact: Rachel Jones – yiriyirimbang Permancy Program Manager rachelj@oams.net.au
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