Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 25th Oct 2024
- Perth > East Perth
Located on Whadjuk Noongar country, Karla Kuliny Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation committed to fostering positive change in support and service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities. Established by Glenda Kickett, an Indigenous Social Worker with over 30 years of invaluable experience, Karla Kuliny embodies a culturally robust, child-centered, and trauma-informed approach to addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, youth, and families. Our focus areas encompass child protection, out of home care, and youth justice.
At Karla Kuliny, we recognise the vital role of culture in well-being are deeply attuned to the systemic gaps in responses to intergenerational trauma. Our services extend to providing out of home care for foster children and the Off and Racing Youth Service program, actively engaging in transformative initiatives for family support and youth well-being.
The Care Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the care and support for children and young people within the Out of Home Care (OOHC) program. This position will work collaboratively with carers and families, a team of Therapeutic Specialists, other agencies/service providers, and the Department of Communities to holistically support the needs of children and young people in the program. This role will also be responsible for the implementation of developed individual plans as well as coordinating external referrals where appropriate. The successful candidate will take an integrated case management approach that will be based on a shared understanding of the risks and needs for support of young people in out of home care.
Karla Kuliny has a number of full-time and part-time opportunities available for Care Coordinator’s based in East Perth on an ongoing basis.
**Please note, this is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identified position.
For this role, you should possess:
Join us in making a difference. Apply now to contribute to our transformative work and help shape a brighter future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, youth, and families.
To apply, please upload a copy of your Resume and Cover Letter addressing the About You/Key Selection Criteria listed in the advertisement above.
For more information, or to request a copy of the position description, please email Bree Roberts – HR Coordinator at [email protected] using the subject line: Care Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Karla Kuliny is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Karla Kuliny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community. All are strongly encouraged to apply.