This role commences on 5 July 2021, and concludes late October 2021, with the possibility of extension.

About the Program:

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.

About the role:

• Directly engage and work therapeutically with the child or young person, their family, carers and others to facilitate changes that support achievement of the child or young person’s case plan and the outcomes sought for the child or young person.
• Liaise closely with care team and other professionals to support the achievement of the case plan.
• Be the primary contact for the individual, family and children and collaborate with them to deliver a targeted care package, holding the complete picture of overall needs, strengths, goals and priorities, to achieve improved client outcomes.
• Identify, establish, lead and coordinate effective care teams as required for individuals, families, carers and children who have many needs and/or many services involved.
• Work with child or young person and their families to facilitate all elements of the targeted care package plan.
• Ensure that Aboriginal children and young people have appropriate cultural supports in line with any cultural support plan.

About you:

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.

Position Description: Please click here for a copy of the position description.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check or can provide proof of application up to 31 July 2021.

How to Apply:

Click Apply Now where you will be redirected to the role on our Careers page. Once here, 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: https://www.mackillop.org.au/uploads/Careers/Recruitment-Portal-How-to-Guide.pdf

NDIS Worker 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

For more information regarding the role, please contact Alice O'Rourke on alice.o'[email protected] using the subject line: Targeted Care Packages Keyworker - Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 0438 971 033.