Therapeutic Youth Worker

About the role:The Therapeutic Case Worker position is situated within the FFT-CW Unit, providing family therapy utilising the FFT-CW model.The FFT-CW Therapeutic Case Worker provides casework, utilising the FFT-CW model to client families where a child/ren are referred to the program by DCJ because of the child protection risk in the family and the imminent likelihood of an OOHC placement for the child/ren.This is a Permanent Full-time opportunity based in Blacktown, NSW within our Children Youth and Families / Functional Family Therapy-Child Welfare program and reports to the Team Leader.Key Selection Criteria:To be successful in this role, you will have:Appropriate tertiary qualification at a minimum Diploma in Social Sciences, Aboriginal Health or Community Welfare.Post Graduate training in relevant child, adolescent, family work and systemic thinking is strongly preferred.Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal children, young people & families and Aboriginal organisations in a culturally competent manner;Proven highly developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and excellent engagement skillsPlease address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application. For a full listing please view the Position Description at the bottom of this page.For Seek applicants, the Position Description will be available when you click 'apply' For more information, please contact:Hanni McHenry at hanni.mchenry@mackillop.org.au or on 02 8881 4876. Our offer:Generous Salary Packaging (helps increase your take home pay)Ongoing Career Development, Education and TrainingEmployee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challengesClick 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 (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.