Itc Case Worker

MacKillop is excited to be expanding their programs in Newcastle and Hunter regions of NSW and is therefore seeking an ITC Case Worker - Short listing and interviewing will commence immediately. This position will be commencing end of March to early April.

This is a Permanent Full-time opportunity based in Maitland Region NSW within our Intensive Therapeutic Care program and reports to the ITC Coordinator.

Position Purpose:

The Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) Caseworker is responsible for providing high quality and effective case work services for young people in Intensive Therapeutic Care. The ITC Caseworker will plan for and achieve permanency and identified case plan outcomes for children, young people, their families, authorised carers, prospective guardians and adoptive parents. This is achieved through an interactive and dynamic case management approach, with an emphasis on ongoing analysis, decision-making and record keeping, ensuring the child or young person’s needs are identified and being met.

The ITC Caseworker works closely with Therapeutic Specialists, House Managers and other ITC staff to provide high quality therapeutic care and assist young people to heal from trauma and achieve their full potential.

Primary Objectives:

• Provide effective assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring and review of case plans to achieve permanency and identified outcomes for young people and their families;
• Work in collaboration with the ITC Team to ensure service delivery is integrated, coordinated and
• tailored to meet an individual’s needs;
• Establish collaborative relationships with a wide range of specialist and mainstream services to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families; and
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with Aboriginal and CALD agencies.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree The preferred minimum qualifications are Bachelor of Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology, Nursing and Mental Health.
• Demonstrated experience in casework practice preferably in Out-of-Home-Care.
• Demonstrated experience in working with young people with complex care needs.
• 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.

Our offer:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
• Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
• Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
• 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;
• Valid Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

Please make sure you address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For more information, please contact Jude Ekerick at Jude.Ekerick@mackillop.org.au

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.