• TCP (Flexible Funding Packages) Support Worker
• Casual opportunity
• SCHCADS Level 2 or 3 – dependent on qualifications & experience

Become a part of our evolving agency where you can join MacKillop in our commitment to providing the highest quality services and positive outcomes. Casual opportunity available in the Footscray area.

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 TCP 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 and provide other practical assistance relating to the young person. This position reports to the relevant Key Worker.

Reporting to the TCP Key Worker, this casual position is primarily based in our Footscray office and some travel may be required.

The responsibilities of the TCP Support Worker include:

• Directly engage and work therapeutically with the child or young person, their family, carers and others to facilitate changes that support achievement of the child or young person’s case plan and the outcomes sought for the child or young person as required.
• Provide and participate in appropriate recreational activities for and with the children/young people.
• Be responsible for the clear record and communication of all relevant information about the children/young people, families, carers and Lead Tenants to the relevant Key Worker as required.

Key selection criteria for the role include:

• A Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and out of home care); or have a recognised qualification, plus completion of a short ‘top-up’ skills course; ensuring a baseline of core skills and knowledge for all residential care workers state-wide.
• 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.

• A current and valid Victorian driver’s license.
• Prior youth work or residential care work experience (preferred, but not essential).

If you think you have the knowledge and skills to make a positive contribution to the lives of young people and our team, then we want to hear from you.

If you have any questions, please contact Anastasia Loupis, TCP Coordinator on 0428 544 272.

A position description is attached.