Case Worker

3 weeks ago

Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia MacKillop Family Services Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Case Worker role at MacKillop Family Services.

The ITC Caseworker is responsible for providing high quality and effective casework services for young people in Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) with a focus on effective planning, implementation, monitoring and review of case plans to achieve permanency and identified outcomes for young people and their families.

This will be achieved through an interactive and dynamic case management approach, with an emphasis on ongoing analysis, decision-making and record keeping; ensuring the young person's needs are identified and met.

The ITC Caseworker works closely with ITC Coordinators, Therapeutic Specialists, House Managers and other ITC staff to provide a holistic therapeutic response that supports young people to heal from trauma and achieve their full potential.

The ITC Caseworker will provide therapeutic casework services within a trauma-informed therapeutic framework and work collaboratively with the ITC team to implement strategies and plans for individual young people that address presenting issues, facilitate the development of new skills and perspectives, promote positive behavioural outcomes and increase engagement in education, employment, training and community activities.

This is a Permanent Full-Time (38 hrs per week) opportunity based in Blacktown, NSW 2148, Australia within our PSP Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC). The position reports to the ITC Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria / Qualifications
  • A Bachelor degree in social work, youth work, community services or a relevant field;
  • Experience working with young people with complex trauma and an understanding of adolescent development, trauma, attachment and resilience theory;
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in casework practice preferably in OOHC or child protection; and the ability to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable young people and their families. Experience in therapeutic residential care will be highly regarded;
  • Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For more information, contact Jack Barkl at jack.barkl@mackillop.org.au or on 02 8881 4825.

Our Offer / Benefits
  • Generous Salary Packaging - helps increase your take home pay
  • SCHADS Level 5 dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
  • Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
Requirements
  • 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.
Our Commitment

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.

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