DART Worker

• Work within a values driven, progressive organisation
• Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges
• Part time opportunity with flexible work arrangements
• Hybrid opportunity, working from home and Dandenong Children’s Court

The Disability Advice and Response Team (DART) assists the Children’s Court and stakeholders to identify when a young person has a disability and will enable the presiding judicial officer, family and relevant supports to be better informed about the young person’s disability. DART will be available to the criminal division of the Children’s Court of Victoria. MCM is working in partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service to deliver DART.

DART workers have experience and awareness of disability and community based supports. Have great communication and observational skills. DART workers will receive referrals and work through the prescribed process to gather information, through formal and informal means and complete a developmental screening of the young person. Drawing upon their knowledge and skills of the disability, justice and community sector, the DART worker will build rapport quickly and will support the young person to complete the screening process. In some cases, further referrals to the ECIS Allied Health team may be indicated, and/or support access the NDIS and other relevant support options. We are seeking someone with a tertiary education in a relevant field (eg. youth work, community services, social work) or relevant experience.

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement
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Essential:

• A tertiary qualification and/ or experience in working in the Community Services sector (Disability, Mental Health, Housing, Justice) 
• Experience and skills to work competently alongside people, families and relevant stakeholders in their local community to build capacity to participate in the community and manage some or all aspects of their plan
• Well-developed communication (both oral and written) skills with the capacity to prepare and complete reports and case notes in clear and concise language
• The ability to interpret information from other sources/documents and present information in a manner appropriate to the purpose and audience  
• Demonstrated ability to identify, measure and report on client outcomes
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the capacity to liaise effectively with a wide range of customers and service providers
• The ability to work autonomously and cooperatively as a member of a team
• Competence in data management concepts and the use of customer management systems to record and maintain client data accurately
• Strong organisational skills which includes time management and meeting KPI targets in relation to service delivery
• Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a National Police check, Proof of Identity check, International Police check (if required), a valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee), 
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, current Victorian Drivers Licence, and the right to work in Australia in line with the Victorian Safety Screening Policy

Desirable:

• Experience working with people living with a disability
• Knowledge of the NDIS Act 2013, Disability Act 2006, Children Youth and Families Act 2005 and relevant legislation.
• Experience working in an NDIS or Justice environment
• Flexible to work from Dandenong Location and visit other sites when possible.

• National Police check
• Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role close: 15 April 2024 /or Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early.  Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.  For assistance with your application please email: ***********@mcm.org.au

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

At MCM, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. 

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.