Adolescent Welfare Specialist
5 days ago
About MacKillop Family Services
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Adolescent Welfare Specialist to join our team in Preston. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing case management and support services to young people living in residential homes.
This is a Full-Time Fixed Term opportunity based on 38 hours per week until September 2025. The position reports to the Home Based Care Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities:
- To participate in team planning with residential care workers, other case managers, other staff and volunteers.
- To contribute to best practice Occupational Health & Safety and positively contribute to the development of MacKillop Family Services.
Requirements:
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications.
- Sound professional knowledge and theory base.
- Extensive experience in adolescent welfare practice.
- Demonstrated professional case management skills, especially in crisis intervention and behaviour management.
Our Offer:
- A competitive salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 per year.
- Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training.
- Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges.
We value diversity and respect the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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