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Key Worker - Targeted Care Program

MacKillop Family Services

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

We are looking for compassionate people that can be positive role models, give emotional support and are capable of building trust and rapport with staff and young people within our Flexible Funding Packages – Children, Youth and Family Services Program.

This is a Casual opportunity based in Footscray, VIC.

Our offer:

  • Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
  • Ongoing Training and Development
  • Study Leave for ongoing employees
  • Career Development
  • Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

Position Purpose:

Flexible Funding Packages, including Targeted Care Packages (TCPs), are an allocation of funding attached to a specific child or young person based on an assessment of that child’s needs. TCPs aim to enable the transition of the child from residential care into an alternate living arrangement where their experience of care is more positive, and their needs better met. TCPs provide flexibility to personalise supports to the individual needs of children and their carers assisting in alternate placements outside of residential care such as; family reunification, kinship, home-based care, lead tenant or independent living.
The TCP Key Worker is responsible for the ongoing implementation and overarching case management responsibility of these packages.

Primary Objectives:

The TCP Key Worker will play a pivotal role in the achievement of better outcomes, consistent with the case plan directions and any cultural support plan for children and young people receiving a TCP.

The TCP Key Worker is a member of the Victorian Child, Youth and Family programs. The TCP Key Worker will report to a program coordinator depending on the local arrangements, and work closely with the Home Based Care (HBC), Residential Care and Community Programs staff in each division.

Key Selection Criteria:

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 Behavioural Sciences at degree level with relevant experience, or an Associate 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 interests
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in the community sector – including, residential care, home based care, disability, family specialist and family reunification
  • Maturity and flexibility in working with complex individuals and families
  • Sound knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and policies relating to child welfare, family services and Child Protection Services
  • Well-developed skills in assessing risks, needs and safety for children, young people and families
  • Demonstrated expertise in responding creatively to the needs of children, young people and families with highly complex issues
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with others and exercise influence in a diversity of contexts
  • Sensitivity around issues of confidentiality, gender, cultural diversity, disability, age and sexuality in dealing with a wide variety of client groups
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to trauma informed therapeutic models of service delivery and the Sanctuary Model
  • Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers, staff and other stakeholders, as well as initiative and effective personal judgement when working alone.
  • Eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or Australian Psychological Society (APS) desirable.

For a full listing please view Position Description.

You must have a:

  • Proof of vaccination against Covid-19
  • Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
  • Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
  • Valid Working with Children Check;
  • Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check

The Australian Government recently introduced the NDIS Worker Screening Check, an additional, national legislated compliance requirement to determine if a person is cleared to work with people with disability. MacKillop requires all client facing staff obtain the NDIS Worker Screening Check. An employment application will require the submission of evidence that this check has been attained or an application has been submitted. For more information and how to apply please view:

Victoria: Department of Justice and Community Safety

How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application..

For more information, please contact: Amy Humphries at [email protected], using the subject line: Key Worker - Targeted Care Program enquiry via EthicalJobs, or on 0418 279 360.

A position description is attached.

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.

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

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