Flexible Funding Packages Support Workers
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Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: MacKillop Family Services
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Casual/Vacation
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Phone: +61-2-5529-4922
Fax: +61-2-1594-3363
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Detail information about job Flexible Funding Packages Support Workers. Terms and conditions vacancy
About Flexible Funding Packages
Flexible Funding Packages, including Targeted Care Packages (TCPs), are an allocation of funding attached to a specific child or young person based on an assessment of that child’s needs. TCPs aim to enable the transition of the child from residential care into an alternate living arrangement where their experience of care is more positive, and their needs better met. TCPs provide flexibility to personalise supports to the individual needs of children and their parents/ carers assisting in alternate placements outside of residential care such as; family reunification, kinship, home-based care, lead tenant or independent living.
About the role
The Flexible Funding Packages Support Worker will play an integral role in supporting the Key Worker in the implementation of Flexible Funding Packages. The role will actively respond to the young people’s emotional and functional needs, assist in the development of their personal skills, as well as fulfil administrative requirements. Individual packages have a number of hours for support attached to them which allows a support worker to work across a number of packages if available.
We are seeking multiple casual Flexible Funding Packages Support Workers. These positions will be based in Melbourne’s western suburbs, with our Footscray office as the base. Some travel will be required.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and out of home care), or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and policies relating to child welfare, family services and Child Protection Services.
- An understanding of Trauma and how best to work with children and young people
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working in the community sector – including, residential care, home based care, disability, family specialist and family reunification.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and respect for, cultural and linguistic diversity (CALD), including cultural safety for children from CALD backgrounds.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a motivated team where you can build upon your current experience while working within a specialist environment.
How to apply
To apply email your resume, a cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for this role and completed MacKillop employment application form to [email protected].
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Alternatively, you can visit our Careers page via https://careers.mackillop.org.au/.
Intended start date: ASAP
Applications close: Friday 27 July 2018