Family Preservation Service Case Worker (Integrated Family Services, IFS)
Be instrumental in providing high quality and effective case work services for children, young people and their families.
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: MacKillop Family Services
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-3066-7565
Fax: +61-8-8843-7105
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Detail information about job Family Preservation Service Case Worker (Integrated Family Services, IFS). Terms and conditions vacancy
About the role
This position is responsible for providing high quality, intensive and effective case work for vulnerable children, young people and their families living in the Western Metropolitan Region and referred by Child Protection.
The Family Services Case Worker (Integrated Family Services, IFS) position reports to the Coordinator IFS Melton. The position is primarily based in our Melton office. Some travel may be required.
This is a leave coverage position, which fixed-term until 28 August 2019 in a full-time capacity.
Key responsibilities
- Participate in the Active Holding Function for the Western Child and Family Services Alliance
- Establish collaborative relationships with Child Protection teams, Child FIRST Alliance members, local early years services and other relevant agencies
- Ensure individual targets are met and to report on targets in a timely manner
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in social work, social policy, social studies, social history, health or an allied field.
- Well-developed knowledge of child development and the issues that vulnerable children, young people and families face.
- Sound knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and policies relevant to Child Welfare, Family Services and Child Protection Services.
- Well-developed skills in assessing risks, needs and safety for children, young people and families.
- High level casework and case management and counselling skills with complex families.
- Eligibility for membership of AASW/APA is desirable.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon your current experience while working within a specialised environment. This position also offers a great team environment as part of an evolving, values-driven organisation. You will be rewarded with excellent benefits, including access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
How to apply
Please select "Apply for this job", which will divert you to the company website ad. Within the ad, you will find for a copy of the position description and MacKillop's Employment Application form. Alternatively, please visit the Careers section of our website, https://careers.mackillop.org.au/.
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, Employment Application form, and a document addressing the criteria for this role to [email protected].
All applications are required to address the key selection criteria in the Position Description to be considered.
Intended start date: ASAP
Intended end date: Wednesday 28 August 2019
Applications close: Friday 27 July 2018