• Full time 2 year contract within Community Foster Care Program
• Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Identified Position.

Join Karla Kuliny Aboriginal Corporation as our Care Coordinator in Out of Home Care

Located on Whadjuk Noongar country, Karla Kuliny Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation committed to fostering positive change in support and service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities. Established by Glenda Kickett, an Indigenous Social Worker with over 30 years of invaluable experience, Karla Kuliny embodies a culturally robust, child-centered, and trauma-informed approach to addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, youth, and families. Our focus areas encompass child protection, out of home care, and youth justice.

About Karla Kuliny:

At Karla Kuliny, we recognise the vital role of culture in well-being are deeply attuned to the systemic gaps in responses to intergenerational trauma. Our services extend to providing out of home care for foster children and the Off and Racing Youth Service program, actively engaging in transformative initiatives for family support and youth well-being.

About the Role:

The Care Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the care and support for children and young people within the Out of Home Care (OOHC) program. This position will work collaboratively with carers and families, a team of Therapeutic Specialists, other agencies/service providers, and the Department of Communities to holistically support the needs of children and young people in the program. This role will also be responsible for the implementation of developed individual plans as well as coordinating external referrals where appropriate. The successful candidate will take an integrated case management approach that will be based on a shared understanding of the risks and needs for support of young people in out of home care.

Karla Kuliny has a number of full-time and part-time opportunities available for Care Coordinator’s based in East Perth on an ongoing basis.

**Please note, this is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identified position.

Key Selection Criteria/About You:

For this role, you should possess:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role in the out of home care sector.
• Previous experience in a case management role.
• Strong understanding of the policies governing the out of home care sector.
• Ability to navigate complex situations and make informed decisions.
• A knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks and theories.
• Substantial experience in the area of child abuse and/or in working with traumatised children.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with volunteers, including carers, Department of Communities, other agencies, and the community.
• A sophisticated understanding of the complexity of the service system.
• Personal values consistent with the values of Karla Kuliny.
• A current driver’s licence and Working with Children check or equivalent.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on your experience and qualifications.
• Company Vehicle with a small contribution fee
• Tailored salary packaging for financial flexibility.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for personal well-being.
• A comprehensive well-being program.
• Individual and group supervision for guidance and support.
• Access to an extensive resources library to enhance your impact.

Join us in making a difference. Apply now to contribute to our transformative work and help shape a brighter future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, youth, and families.

To apply, please upload a copy of your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the About You/Key Selection Criteria listed in the advertisement above.

For more information, or to request a copy of the position description, please email Bree Roberts – HR Coordinator at [email protected] using the subject line: Care Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Karla Kuliny is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Karla Kuliny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community. All are strongly encouraged to apply.