Case Manager - Kinship Care

Our vision is everyone feels safe, included and supported to lead their best lives.

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

• Morwell Location on Gunaikurnai Country
• Full time, Fixed term (parental leave) contract until October 2026
• Base Salary $100k pa + Super & Salary Packaging (pro rata)

The opportunity

Berry Street’s Kinship Care Service is part of the South East Victoria Home Based Care Program and is designed to accommodate all kinship arrangements.

The service is tiered and provides an information and advice phone line, family services outreach service and Child Protection contracted case management.

Key Responsibilities

The Kinship Care Case Manager will be responsible for all facets of service delivery including case management and family services intervention, and interaction with Child Protection and other government program areas and local community services. Workers will also be expected to facilitate forums and provide community and professional education to service users.

This role will be case managing families in the outer Gippsland region from Sale onwards

About you

A minimum Diploma qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work or related field is required for this role. 

Experience in the provision of case management and case work services to young people and families in out of home care is an advantage.

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 Holly Ames - Home Based Care Senior Manager on 0409 441 709

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au or call 9421 9379.

Berry Street Yooralla 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 LGBTIQA+. 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.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.