Case Worker Targeted Care Packages

About Us

Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) is a proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation[ (ACCHO) committed to healing, supporting, serving and protecting Aboriginal communities across the Mallee region. Guided by our Elders and grounded by Our Lore, MDAS exists to strengthen the resilience, independence and wellbeing of our Mob.

We walk alongside individuals and families through every stage of life – caring, empowering, educating and advocating so people can be their very best selves. Our programs span across health, wellbeing, family services, community support and culture. With deep community roots and strong regional presence, MDAS is moving confidently towards becoming a sector leading ACCHO known for its cultural authority and practical life-changing outcomes. Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) is northwest Victoria's leading service provider for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. More than half of our staff is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, and we're committed to providing a resilient workforce with high Aboriginal representation and demonstrated cultural competency for non-Aboriginal employees.

At MDAS, culture guides action and community voice shapes our future.

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for a dedicated Case Worker Targeted Care Packages to support children and young people transitioning from Residential or Home-Based Care into environments where their needs can be better met and coordinate the daily operations of this vital program.

In this role you will work directly with the children and young person’s families, carers, and key stakeholders to facilitate change that supports the achievement of each child or young person’s case plan and the outcomes identified for their ongoing stability, safety and wellbeing.

This is a Permanent Full-time position based at our Mildura office location.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide case management and placement support functions in line with the case plan for children/young people.

• Coordinate care teams of diverse service providers and supports required to sustain children/young people’s placements and their families to achieve their goals with regards to health, wellbeing, education and employment,

• Support the caregivers of children/young people in order to sustain healthy, therapeutic placements for the child/young person in their care,

• Provide support in preparation for schooling to Aboriginal children and families to complement kindergarten,

• Directly engage with the child, their family, carers and other members of the care team in a supportive, inclusive and respectful manner,

• Work collaboratively with internal partners to ensure streamlined intake, assessment and referral processes.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a caring, calm and respectful approach,

• An understanding of the local Aboriginal community, family dynamics, and issues faced within the local community,

• An understanding of transgenerational trauma, community trauma and the adverse effects that underpins the work with the families,

• Experience in the case management of complex children, youth and families and knowledge of the Residential Care, Out of Home Care system and Child Protection statutory requirements.

• Diploma of Community Services or a related discipline.

Other Requirements

• Current Driver’s License

• Current Working with Children Check

• Current National Police Check

MDAS strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is committed to fostering a cultural safe and inclusive workplace. For a confidential discussion please contact the Hiring Manager, Alisha Charles on on 03 •••• •600.