ITC Casework Coordinator

Join our well-established team where passion motivation and a culture of growth thrive! Were a close-knit group of skilled professionals who take pride in supporting one another and fostering an environment where resilience and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. Our team members are not only experts in their fields but also bring a gentle caring nature and a great sense of humour to the workplace making every day both productive and enjoyable. If youre looking to be part of a supportive and dynamic environment where your skills can grow and flourish wed love to hear from you!

MacKillop is expanding their programs in Newcastle and Hunter/Lake Macquarie and is seeking an ITC Casework Coordinator to support our casework team.

About the role:

The ITC Casework Coordinator provides operational leadership and ensures compliance with MacKillops Policies and Procedures OOHC standards relevant legislation and Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) contractual requirements. The Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of high quality casework services to provide positive outcomes for children young people and their families.

The ITC Casework Coordinator will work collaboratively with caseworkers in the provision of specialist casework such as restoration guardianship and adoption and contribute to the enhancement of these practices by:

Developing effective relationships with key external stakeholders to comply with the requirements of the DCJ PSP Rules and Guidelines;

Establishing collaborative relationships with a wide range of specialist and mainstream services to improve outcomes for children young people and their families; and

Ensuring the Sanctuary Model is embedded in systems and practice and reflects MacKillops values

Key Selection Criteria:

• A bachelors degree in social work or equivalent or significant work experience in a relevant field plus a qualification in Youth Work Welfare or other related field.
• Demonstrated experiences in child protection child welfare practice or a related field.
• A knowledge of relevant Community Service Organisations local and State Government (DHHS) and the ability to network with these services.
• Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers staff and other stakeholders as well as initiative and effective personal judgement when working alone.

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Our Offer

• Attractive hourly ratebased on SCHADS Award Level 7 dependent on qualification and experience.
• Salary packagingwe can help you to maximise yoursalary packaging up to $18550 per year which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Fitness Passport - 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 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 - MacKillops 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.

Must have:

• Valid and current Drivers Licence;
• 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;

Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop).

This is a Permanent full-time position (38hrs per week) based in Maitland (NSW) within our Intensive Therapeutic Care Program.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons 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.