About the role:
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This is a Part-Time (but for the right candidate we can offer Full-Time), Fixed Term until 30/06/2025 opportunity based in Melton within our Child, Family and Community program. The position reports to the Integrated Family Services Coordinator.
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Complete initial and ongoing risk and wellbeing assessment and as appropriate consult with Child Protection, Aboriginal and other culturally specific services.
- Provide culturally competent case management support to actively engage with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, young people and their families, in partnership with early years programs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander agencies.
- Participate in facilitation of group work with vulnerable children, young people and their families, supporting warm referral and brief intervention work with other services as required, in a timely manner.
- Provide information and advice to stakeholders about the role of Child Protection, The Orange Door, and Integrated Family Services, as well as other referral points
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: robyn.davis@mackillop.org.au or on 03 8746 0541
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Our Offer
- Hourly Rate of $49.28 to $51.51 as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 5, dependent on qualification and experience. Penalty and allowances are applied on top of hourly rate.
- Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize 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.
- 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.
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.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead and support a team of residential care workers.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the residential care field, particularly within a therapeutic environment.
- Proven ability to relate to and work with young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
Requirements:
- Hold a current and valid Driver’s Licence;
- Hold a current and valid Employee Working with Children Check
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
- Hold a valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Relevant Diploma with substantial experience, including four (4) additional mandatory competencies (top up units)
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.
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