Lead with Purpose. Transform Lives. Lighthouse Foundation is seeking an experienced Therapeutic Case Manager to join our trauma-informed Foster Care Team, so children and young people are safe, supported and empowered for a Fixed Term 12 month Maternity cover period.
WHO ARE WE?
Lighthouse Foundation provides homes and therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by long-term neglect, abuse, and homelessness. Our focus is to create caring communities where kids can feel safe, form meaningful relationships, and begin to heal from traumatic experiences. For the past 30 years, our proven Model of Care has successfully transformed the lives of over 1,000 young people using a range of evidence-based strategies. We now educate and support Foster Carers in the same way, so that they too can take care of some of Australia’s most vulnerable children.
HOW WILL I HELP?
Lighthouse Foundation’s Foster Care program is a therapeutic program designed to meet the complex emotional and psychological needs of children and young people in home-based care. The Therapeutic Case Manager is responsible for creating a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment that acts in the best interests of the child or young person.
The role is to support and supervise foster carers in providing the day-to-day care of the child or young people aged 0 – 18 years and to organise and lead their care team using the Lighthouse Model of Care. A key element of the Lighthouse’s unique and innovative program is the creation of a sense of community through a ‘Hub’ home where carers gather for therapeutic support and assistance with both emotional and practical needs. Be part of a community where carers and young people receive the quality therapeutic support they need to thrive in their role.
This role will work towards creating positive and long-lasting effects on children and young people in our care, attracting, retraining and developing trauma informed foster carers to reduce placement breakdowns for those in their care.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
- Fixed Term – 12 months Full Time Contract (Maternity Leave Cover)
- SCHADS – SAC Level 5
- Salary Packaging Benefits
- Flexible work practices available
- A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included
- Opportunity for supervision from our Psychological Wellness Team
- Group reflective practice sessions
- Ongoing training and development
- Being part of a caring community, who really value you
WHAT DO I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL?
First and foremost, interpersonal skills are a must, with a level of maturity and understanding needed when working with those who use and support our services.
From a professional standpoint you will require;
- Understanding of the challenges that children / young people in out-of-home care experience
- Understanding of trauma informed practice, psychodynamic and attachment theories
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work within a team environment and independently
- Commitment to and understanding of the vision and work of Lighthouse Foundation
- Ability to plan, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines as required
- Experience with conflict resolution and mediation
- Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development
Other key skills which would be desirable;
• Experience working in home-based care, with children and young people
• Experience in case management
• Experience in foster care, personally or professionally
For this role you will please note you will also need:
• Minimum Bachelor Level Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or related field
• Current driver’s licence
• Valid first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Criminal Records check
• Current Working with Children check
• Step by Step registration and Shared Lives facilitator (desirable)
CONTACT PERSON
Dhivia – Senior Team Leader of Children’s & Family Services, dhiviad@lighthousefoundation.org.au
APPLICATION PROCESS
We welcome your application and ask that you please review the attached position description, provide your Resume and Cover letter, broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.
To submit your application, click Apply Now.
Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirm the right of access, equity, and equality for every young person, staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness, across diverse languages, religions, and cultures. we respect, respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies, children and young people to feel safe and respected, and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.
