At OzChild we believe that every child and young person deserve a chance to shine. We are committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect. We are committed to creating environments in all of our foster care programs and services where children are safe and feel safe, at all times.

If you want to be part of a team that makes a difference in young people's lives, seeing change and amazing support from people like you, who make it possible for progress, positive signs and many success stories, consider being a part of the OzChild TFCA-C Program at Ormeau.

Treatment Foster Care Australia (TFCA) is an evidence-based program providing an alternative to residential care supporting reunification outcomes for young people.

As an OzChild Case Coordinator you work alongside and in collaboration with the Treatment Foster Care Australia team under the guidance and support of a program supervisor. Your role as part of that team is to improve outcomes for young people by providing case support and coordination to ensure that the children in the TFCA-C program receive effective services and that outcomes are measured, recorded, and inform quality improvement.

What you will do:

• Provide case support and coordination for young people in the TFCA-C Program
• Assist with the recording, collation, dissemination of data, and oversee administrative clinical requirements of TFCA-C
• Liaise with Department for Child Protection to ensure each young person has a current Case and Cultural Support Plan on file
• Participate in the development of Cultural Care plans in line with the young person’s Case and Cultural Support Plan in consultation with internal and external Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate and assist with Quality Accreditation, Licensing, organisational and program requirements
• Build operational partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to enable strong working relationships and facilitate issue resolution
• Collate and produce various program reports (For Example, Case Studies, Weekly Case Updates, Closure reports)
• Develop and maintain relationships to ensure the delivery of service and achievement of outcomes

Who we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Child Protection, Social Work, or related field
• Experience in assessing and supporting foster carers (desirable)
• Ability to juggle different tasks
• Demonstrated experience in the out-of-home-care sector
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong computer skills including database entry, word processing, and the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated experience working with a variety of services, agencies, and community groups

OzChild offers:

• Part time permanent role 0.6 FTE (3 days)
• SCHCADS level 5 ($93,860 pro rata to 3 days ) plus super and salary packaging
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural responsiveness, and shared values
• A collaborative and cohesive working culture

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities

We are interviewing immediately so do not delay your applications.

Please note - this role will commence as soon as possible at our Ormeau location.

Successful candidates will be required to complete all necessary safety screening including National / International Police Check, Working with Children Checks.

How to Apply

You can apply for the role today by clicking 'Apply now'.

Please submit a resume with a cover letter that describes your passion, values and commitment to working with vulnerable young people and families.

For more information in regards to the role please contact Liz Abdilla on 0499 655 939 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Co-Ordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.