Key Worker

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 Noble Park location on Boonwurung Country Full time, Fixed Term until June 30th 2026 $100k pa + Super & Salary Packaging Regular travel to Gippsland area About the TCP Program The introduction of 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. Through coordinated case management and intensive support for young people aged 0-19 years who are on statutory orders with or who have come in contact with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), a number of interventions & support services are wrapped around to enable the young person to experience a sense of belonging, support to achieve and thrive with hope for their future. Your Opportunity Liaise with relevant services and advocate on behalf of children and young people to ensure access to resources where necessary. In alignment with the child or young person’s best interests, this role provides comprehensive case management focused on reducing protective concerns and promoting personal development, in line with case planning and Children’s Court directives. Develop individual care plans which specify objectives of interventions, anticipated timelines, and tasks and responsibilities necessary for their achievement. This role is based at our Noble Park office with regular travel to Morwell. About You Demonstrated ability to engage with young people, their care teams, families, communities and others towards building a sustainable and secure placement for the young person. To be considered for the role you will come with a minimum diploma in Community Service, Social Work or a related discipline. Benefits Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family Regular reflective supervision A culture that values and supports professional development How to Apply Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted ASAP as we are reviewing applications as we receive them. Queries to Aimee Slavin - Program Manager on 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. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Administrative Non-profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr