Berry Street is one of the largest independent agencies within Australia, providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children and families across Victoria each year. We pride ourselves on our ingenuity, evidence based and multi-dimensional thinking to provide the best outcomes for our young people.

We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful and strive to make this happen each day!

• Shepparton Office on Yorta Yorta Country
• Full-Time, 12 months Fixed term position
• Base Salary $97K pa (Qualified rate) + Super & Salary Packaging.

About the TCP & Lead Tenant Program

Targeted Care Packages (TCP) enables children and young people from Residential Care and Home Based Care to transition into care arrangements where their needs will be met. Alternative placements could include with parents, family or friends, a foster carer, independent or semi-independent living or other form of care.

The aim of Targeted Care Packages is first and foremost to achieve better outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care. To that end, the best interests of children and young people will guide all decision-making when considering care and support options to ensure an individually tailored response.

Lead Tenant provides accommodation and support to young people between the ages of 16 – 18 years, who are requiring intensive support to develop independent living and life skills. The program provides young people the opportunity to live in an independent setting while being supported by live in volunteers. The program aims to assist these young people to enhance their independent living skills in preparation for their exit from care at age 18.

Role Opportunity

TCP'S have the opportunity to positively impact on young people and their families in the local community.

You will engage with young people, families and local communities towards building a sustainable and secure placement for the young person.

Successful TCP's will play a consistent role with the child and young person’s best interest, the role will provide the overarching case management, aimed at minimising the protective concerns and maximising personal development in accordance with case planning and the children’s Court directions.

Liaise with relevant services and advocate on behalf of children & young people to ensure access to resources where necessary.

About You

Experience working with young people with the ability to achieve positive outcomes for young people through a strengths-based, outcomes-focussed case management approach.

To be able to create a positive and safe environment for children and young people you will need to be strong communicator with the capacity to advocate, engage and negotiate with relevant stakeholders.

A minimum of a Diploma in Social Work, Youth Work or Community Services is required for this role however those currently studying in the field will also be considered on an unqualified rate.

The Benefits

• Regular reflective supervision
• A culture that values and support professional development
• $15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
• Leave loading 17.5%

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted ASAP, applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Queries to Daniel Ryan - Team Leader TCP on 0499 322 761

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check if required and Workers Carer Exclusion Scheme clearance if applicable.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTQIA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.