Case Manager - Youth Residential Care

About the role

Join our team in MacKillop Warrnambool! We're actively looking for passionate Case Manager to fill our Permanent Full-Time position.

Our Residential Caree homes provide a safe and nurturing home for our Young People. Each of our homes adopts a therapeutic approach to supporting Young People to heal and recover from the effects of abuse, neglect and separation from family. Case Managers are passionate about helping vulnerable Young People thrive.

As a Case Manager, you'll play a vital role in providing tailored support to young individuals residing in our residential homes. Collaborating closely with our dedicated team of residential care workers, leadership, and volunteers, you'll engage in active team planning sessions to ensure the best possible outcomes. Your responsibilities extend to high level case management, championing occupational health and safety practices, all while actively contributing to the continuous improvement of our programs and services. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and promoting a safe, supportive environment.

This is a Permanent Full-time opportunity based in Geelong, VIC within our Residential Care Program. The position reports to the Residential Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in social work community services or equivalent
• 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
•  Experience in child welfare practise and an understanding of meeting children's developmental needs
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers, staff and other stakeholders 

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For more information, please contact: Shawit Tasaw at shawit.tasaw@mackillop.org.au

Our offer:

• Hourly Rate based on 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.
• 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.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• 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.
• 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.