Therapeutic Case Manager - Springvale

Support the attachment, physical and emotional development of a small case load of young people to recover from trauma and break their cycle of homelessness.

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?

This role’s purpose is to provide Therapeutic Case Management to young people who have transitioned to Lighthouse from Residential Care. Utilising a trauma informed practice, attachment theory, and psychoanalytic principles of emotional development to create a holistic therapeutic treatment environment, the primary duties will involve a combination of case management, delivery of individualised and community therapeutic interventions, and supporting the culture in the home through Lighthouse’s Model of Care.

The Therapeutic Case Manager works within a multi-disciplinary team, including Child Protection and other Community Services to support the young people in their care. The role will be primarily based from a Lighthouse home and will support community connections.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Competitive pay level + Salary Packaging
• Group reflective practice sessions
• Ongoing training and development
• Being part of a caring community, who really values 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 :

For this role you will please note you will also need :

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.

Please find attached a copy of the position description.

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