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SalaryTargeted Care Packages (TCP) enables children and young people from Residential Care and Home Base Care to return home or to transition into care arrangements where their needs will be better met. The aim of Targeted Care Packages is first and foremost to achieve better outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care. To that end, the best interests of children and young people will guide all decision making when considering care and support options to ensure a tailored response.
It is expected that the Caseworker Targeted Care Packages will directly engage and work with the child, their family, carers and others to facilitate changes that support achievement of the child’s case plan and the outcomes sought for the child or young person.
To fulfil their role, the Caseworker Targeted Care Packages will need to possess sound case work and management skills. They will also need to possess an ability to work outside traditional program boundaries and be supported by MDAS to do this. They will also need to be culturally sensitive and make sure for Aboriginal children that appropriate cultural supports are provided in line with any cultural support plan.
• Experience in the case management of complex children, youth and families and knowledge of the Residential Care, Out of Home Care system and Child Protection statutory requirements. Demonstrated ability to advocate for client needs, influencing decisions in client’s best interests.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills and competence in using a computer.
• Communicate, consult, liaise and negotiate with a broad range of people both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people at all levels to achieve broad project objectives and goals.
• Solve problems based on operation knowledge and experiences and following a continuous improvement process. In line with policy procedures and therapeutic and cultural healing approach and frameworks.
• Ability to show leadership, work with and impart knowledge to clients and other key stakeholders in the advocacy of community safety.
• Take action to provide services that are inclusive of Aboriginal people and engage in learning about other cultures to better establish relationships and improve services.
Qualification/s:
A tertiary qualification or equivalent training and experience in Social Work, Youth Work or another relevant field or willing to obtain.
Other Screening Requirements:
A current Driver’s License that allows you to drive in Australia.
A current Employee Working with Children Check card.
A current National Police Check.
COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate & Booster information or a valid medical exemption.
Applications for this position close Wednesday 24th January 2024.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a resume.All applications must be submitted by the due date.Late applications will not be considered.
