Rewarding role working in a multidisciplinary agency

Work from home and office

SCHADS Level 5 + super + generous salary packaging

About Us

Family Spirit is a Non-For-Profit Foster Care organisation. We are focused and committed to making a difference in the community by improving the lives of children, young people and families connected to the care system.

Family Spirit is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the role

The Therapeutic Case Manager provides specialist casework and therapeutic intervention for children and young people, their families, carers, within the permanency support program using contemporary practices.

The key focus area of the role will be:

Children and young people

Carers

You will be responsible for:

Develop and implement case plans for children and young people in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and provide ongoing therapeutic intervention and case management.

Engage with children, young people, families and carers, and undertake assessments to identify their support needs.

Assist in the transition of children and young people entering and exiting permanency support program care arrangements.

Maintain accurate records and documentation, in line with the office of the children’s guardians practice standards, which may be used for the purposes of children’s court proceedings.

Network with other relevant stakeholders, as required.

About you

To be a successful candidate, you will have:

Tertiary Qualifications degree in teaching, Social Science, Nursing, Counselling.

Experience working with and providing quality assessment and case management services to at risk families or children/young people in out-of-home care and carers for a Minimum of 5 years.

Knowledge and experience to work within the relevant Child Protection legislation in NSW.

Demonstrated experience in case load management of 10 – 12 CYP, inclusive of monthly home visits, 1:4 Family Time visits, ability to develop and review case plans, ability to develop cultural plans, and understanding on how to review Positive Behaviour Support Plans.

CDP Certificate from DCJ, and / or Knowledge of the Child Protection legislation that underpins the work of a case manager in Out of Home Care including knowledge of the Office of the Children’s Guardian NSW Child Safe Standards for Permanent Care and the Children & Young Person (Care and Protection Act) 1998.

Demonstrated experience working with CALD and Aboriginal and Torres Strait clients

Commitment to working within a diverse and inclusive environment

Current Working with Children Check Clearance

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)

Current and valid Driver’s Licence with access to a well-maintained vehicle which will be used for work purposes

About our benefits

Access to generous salary packaging (up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free as well as additional meal and entertainment benefits)

Professional development

Rostered Day Off each month to support your wellbeing

Employee Assistance Program

Yearly flu vaccinations

How to apply

Please apply via Seek and include your resume and cover letter addressing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

The closing date for applications is 10th July 2025, however we will be reviewing applications as we receive them.

For further details and position description for this role, please contact.

For all enquiries, please email Harry Phelps at [email protected] or Call 131 819 Option 4

About Family Spirit

Family Spirit (www.familyspirit.org) supports children through holistic Therapeutic Case Management practices and interventions in programs such as Permanency Support, Preservation and Restoration, whilst also providing Community Supports.

Family Spirit requires the preferred applicant to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check prior to employment and will also require verification of their Working with Children Check.

Family Spirit is an Equal Opportunity Employer: People of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply; people living with a disability are encouraged to apply.