About the Role
As a full-time Case Manager with Lifestyle Solutions, you will play a vital role in supporting children, young people, families, and carers through strength-based, person-centred case management. You'll work collaboratively to deliver meaningful outcomes by developing tailored support plans, coordinating services, and advocating for the young people in your care.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of children and young people, working closely with their families and carers to achieve positive outcomes
- Complete comprehensive assessments and develop, implement, and review individual case plans
- Coordinate intervention strategies, including risk assessments, referrals, and program applications
- Prepare reports, legal documentation, and support child protection-related court processes where required
- Facilitate access to services and monitor their effectiveness in meeting individual needs
- Advocate for children and young people by ensuring their voices, goals, and wellbeing remain at the centre of care planning
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in case planning for children and young people, preferably within Foster Care or Out-of-Home Care
- Knowledge of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
- Experience supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, disability, or complex behaviours
- Strong analytical, assessment, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written communication and record-keeping abilities
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
- Must undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment
Skills
- Case planning
- Assessment
- Problem-solving
- Written communication
- Record-keeping
- Collaboration
Location
- Baulkham Hills
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
- Travel to carers' homes
Experience Level
- SCHADS Level 5
Salary/Compensations
- $53.43 per hour plus Super
- Salary packaging options – up to $15,900 tax free plus entertainment card up to $2,650
Benefits
- Paid training
- Career development opportunities
- 24/7 crisis and incident response support team
- Free confidential counselling support for employees and their close family members
- Access to a range of employee discounts and benefits
About the Company
- Lifestyle Solutions is a purpose-driven organisation supporting people with disability, children and young people in out-of-home care, their families, and communities.
- Guided by our values—Inspired, Courageous, Skilful, and Responsive—we foster a supportive and collaborative culture that prioritises safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for the people we support.
Equal Opportunity
- Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
- We champion inclusion and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTI communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
