Permanency Support Program

3 weeks ago


Grafton, New South Wales, Australia MacKillop Family Services Full time

Join to apply for the Permanency Support Program - Caseworker role at MacKillop Family Services.

The Permanency Support Program (PSP) in Grafton offers a range of foster care and therapeutic care services designed to support children and young people in out-of-home care.

Position Details

This is a full-time fixed term position until August 2026 (38 hours) reporting to the PSP coordinator.

Primary Objectives
  • Ensure children and young people in Out-of-Home-Care and Permanency Support Programs receive services that meet their needs.
  • Support foster and kinship carers in providing high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes.
  • Establish collaborative relationships with a variety of specialist and mainstream services.
  • Develop strong partnerships with Aboriginal and CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) agencies.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a case load effectively and meet individual targets.
  • Develop, implement, and review individual case plans to address the emotional, social, behavioural, developmental, and educational needs of children and young people.
  • Safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people and report any concerns immediately.
  • Ensure case work practice aligns with organisational values, policies, and frameworks.
Key Selection Criteria
  • Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values, and current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and families.
  • Tertiary qualification in social work or a relevant field.
  • Demonstrated experience in casework practice, preferably in Out-of-Home-Care.
  • Proven ability to work with children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.
Additional Requirements
  • Valid and current Driver's Licence.
  • Valid and current Working with Children Card.
  • Valid and current NDIS Worker Check (for NDIS risk assessed roles).
  • Satisfactory criminal history check conducted by MacKillop Family Services.
What We Offer
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, young people, and their families.
  • Salary Packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
How to Apply

Click Apply Now where you will be redirected to sign in to our recruitment portal. If this is your first time applying for a job with MacKillop, you will need to register for an account. For a step-by-step guide, please download the guide here: N/A

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. 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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