Job Description

About the role:

In this role, you will work with clients who have experienced complex challenges and you will support them in the transition from residential care into alternate living arrangements such as family reunification, kinship care, home-based care, lead tenant or independent living, where their needs are met.

You will use your therapeutic skills to work with the client, their family, carers and others to facilitate changes that support achievement for the client's case plan and outcomes they desire.

Your social skills will be required as this position requires you to liaise closely with many people, including but not limited to care teams, support services, families and carers.

Fixed term part- time (60.8 hours per fortnight) position and is located in Western Metro region.

Our Offer:

• Hourly Rate $53.43 - $55.85, based on SCHADS Award Level 5 dependent on qualification and experience.
• Salary packaging, helps you to maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology and/or related Behavioutraal Sciences at degree level with relevant experience, or a Diploma with substantial experience in the relevant service stream.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a case management and coordination service in complex family circumstances where multiple service providers may be involved, within a child protection system.
• Well-developed time management skills and demonstrated ability to manage competing demands and interest.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in the community sector. Including, residential care, home based care, disability and family specialist and family reunification.
• More information is found in the position description.

Must Have:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.