TCP Key worker

About the role:

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. 

This is a Full-Time opportunity based in Footscray, VIC within our Flexible Funding Packages – Children, Youth and Family Services Program. The position reports to the TCP Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, the incumbent 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

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

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information, please contact:

Stevie-Jane McMahon at stevie-jane.mcmahon@mackillop.org.au

Our offer:

• Generous Salary Packaging - helps increase your take home pay
• SCHADS Award Level 2 and 3 dependents on qualification and experience.
• Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
• Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
• 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.

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.