BEROS Case Manager – Petrie
12-month Maximum Term contract

Thank you for your interest in the position of Case Manager at BEROS. 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.
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.
First Nations people with relevant knowledge and skills are encouraged to apply.
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 SCHADS award can be accessed here:
https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/documents/modern_awards/award/ma000100/default.htm
The successful applicant will be offered a 12-month locum position, to cover maternity leave. Please note, the locum
period may be varied if the worker on parental leave wishes to return to work earlier or later than their agreed return
date. We will ensure to communicate any of these changes with you within appropriate timeframes.
The position is based in Petrie but requires travel to the Sunshine Coast and North Brisbane.
To determine if this role is the right fit for you, please find within this application kit the following documentation:
• Position Description (BEROS Case Manager)
• BEROS Practice Principles
• What young people in out of home care would like you to know about self-placing
• Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, Burnout and Self Care Policy and Procedure
Community Living Association
Growing communities where all people are valued

How to apply ? 

To apply for the position of BEROS Case Manager please submit the following documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae (Please include name, position, and contact details of 3 referees who can comment on
your work)
2. Cover letter answering the questions below (half page response per question). 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.
Questions to respond to in cover letter:
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? How will
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.
3. How does your knowledge of trauma and attachment guide your practice with young people? Give an
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.

Applications are due by 5pm September 26th, 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in the first week of
October, 2024. Please forward applications in writing to [email protected]

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