Residential Care Case Manager

About the role

The Residential Care Case Manager will receive referrals and make assessments and intake arrangements for residential care placements in conjunction with Coordinator, develop and implement a Looking After Children (LAC) Care Plan for each child within their case load as appropriate, monitor and regularly review each placement against the LAC Care Plan and DHHS Best Interests Plan, maintain an up to date knowledge of the development of each child / young person as appropriate.  

This is a Full-Time opportunity based in Geelong, VIC within our Out of Home Care Program. The position reports to the Case Manager Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

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
• Appropriate tertiary qualification in social work, community services or equivalent.
• Sound professional knowledge and theory base relating to trauma, attachment and integrated trauma informed practice.
• Experience in child welfare practice and an understanding of meeting children's Developmental needs.
• A knowledge of child safe principles and standards

For a full listing please view Position Description. 

For more information, please contact:

Lauren Henry at Lauren.Henry@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.