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We invite passionate, creative and values driven people, who enjoy direct practice with young people to apply to join our team of committed social and human service practitioners.
Thank you for your interest in the position of Case Manager at BEROS.
BEROS is a partnership between Community Living Association (CLA) and Micah Projects Inc to provide outreach and emergency accommodation to young people 12 - 18 years of age, who are in the care of the Department of Child Safety and are identified as self-placing (which may include sleeping rough) in the Brisbane, Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast regions.
The BEROS service support young people to build community connections, increase safety and sense of stability, and address their immediate needs such as accommodation, access to resources and safe caring relationships. BEROS also support young people to identify and work toward their goals at their own pace, such as engaging in education or employment, maintaining positive peer relationships, enhancing family and cultural relationships, and preparing for their transition to adulthood.
Whilst this is not an identified position, First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply. Cultural knowledge is highly valued in BEROS.
Qualifications in Social Work, Human Services or similar are preferred, but not required where applicants can demonstrate experience in supporting young people.
CLA offer ongoing, professional supervision to support emerging practice, tailored to your gifts and interests.
This is a full-time position of 38 hours per week. Remuneration is at a SCHADS Level 4 (Social and Community Services Pay Scales).
There is opportunity to increase your income through inclusion in our salary sacrificing program.
The successful applicant will be offered a 12-month locum position, to cover maternity leave.
The position is based in Sippy Downs but will require frequent travel to Gympie, Moreton Bay and Brisbane.
To determine if this role is the right fit for you, please find within the attached application kit the following documentation:
How to apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter (maximum three pages) addressing the key selection criteria (listed below).
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Selection Criteria: Please include examples to illustrate your practice when responding to the questions below.
Applications with no response to the questions below will NOT be considered.
1. From the document provided in the application kit ‘What young people in out of home care would like you to
know about self-placing’ what advice from young people resonated with you and why? Provide at least 2
examples of how you implement their advice in your practice?
2. What are 4 key skills and values from your practice framework that you apply to working alongside young
people? Provide examples of these skills and values in practice.
3. How does your knowledge of trauma, disrupted attachment and harm reduction guide your practice with
young people? Give a de-identified case work example.
4. What is your approach to working with diverse communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders,
People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities and LGBTIQAP+ young
people, families, services, and communities. Provide an example.
Please email your resume and cover letter to Toni Sumner, BEROS Team Leader at [email protected] or Should you wish to enquire further about this position or have any questions about what it is like to work for BEROS we welcome your phone call!
Please contact Toni Sumner on 0447 385 199.
Feel free to contact [email protected] / 1800 630 124.
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