TCP Coordinator
Enjoy working for an organisation making a real difference in the lives of young people and the benefits of salary packaging all at once!
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Berry Street
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-8903-1768
Fax: +61-8-8310-3367
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Detail information about job TCP Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Clayton location
- Full time fixed term for 12 months (potential for extension)
- Great salary packaging benefits!!!
Join Victoria’s largest independent child welfare organisation and become a vital part of a team that never gives up doing whatever it takes for kids. We believe everyone should have a good childhood, growing up in families and communities where they feel safe, nurtured and have hope for the future.
As part of the Complex Client Services Team, Targeted Care Packages (TCPs) aim to achieve better outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care. TCPs provide an opportunity to find alternative placements tailored to the needs of the young person. This will include speciailist therapeutic intervention & support services that wrap around the young person to support them to achieve and thrive with hope for their future.
The Coordinator will engage with young people, their Care Teams, families, communities and others towards building a sustainable and secure placement for the young person. The Coordinator will lead the relationship with the funder with respect to TCP’s, will develop, monitor and ensure quality reporting on TCPs, as well as supervise and support Key Workers.
The successful applicant will have a minimum of 3 years working within the welfare sector, knowledge and demonstrable experience in delivering innovative and effective approaches for young people (specifically under 12) with complex needs. Knowledge of the Out of Home Care system and Child Protection statutory requirements as well as demonstrated ability to achieve positive outcomes for young people through a strengths-based, outcomes-focused case management approach, will be required in this role.
A relevant tertiary qualifications in in Youth Work, Social Work, Community Services or equivalent and/or experience in the field will be vital for this role.
Queries to Michelle Cauchi, Group Operations Manager on 9239 1400
Applications addressing the key selection criteria should be submitted by 11pm on Sunday, 29 July 2018
Berry Street are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Berry Street are also committed to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families and communities. Comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check and police check. Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.