Residential Care Case Manager

About the role

The Case Manager provides comprehensive, trauma-informed case management to young people living in residential and lead tenant care programs. The role focuses on developing, implementing and reviewing individualised care plans in line with Looking After Children (LAC) and DHHS requirements, supporting young people to achieve goals across education, health, wellbeing and independence. Working collaboratively with residential care teams, families, volunteers and external stakeholders, the Case Manager coordinates services, ensures statutory compliance, and promotes positive outcomes, safety and community connection for young people, while contributing to a therapeutic, structured and supportive care environment.

This is a Permanent Full-time (Fixed term 6 months) opportunity based in Footscray, VIC within our Out of home care Program. The position reports to the Coordinator Residential & LT Case Management

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.

* 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.

For more information, please contact:

Shawit Tasaw at shawittasaw@mackillop.org.au

For Seek applicants, the Position Description will be available when you click 'apply'

Our offer:

• Competitive Hourly Rate in the SCHADS Award Level 5, dependent on qualification and experience. 
• Salary packaging – we can help you to maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. 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.