Case Support Worker - TCP
Job No:
VAC1827
Location:
Morwell
- Position: Fixed Term (12 months), Full Time/Part Time (flexible hours)
- Salary: $63,640 - $69,435 plus superannuation and salary package
- Location: Morwell
About VACCA
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of it’s kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.
Our strength lies with our people.
About the Role
The Support Case Worker provides Culturally respectful support to clients and/ or carers by supporting them in tasks such as transport, attending appointments, participating in educational, therapeutic, Cultural or leisure activities. These activities are undertaken within the framework of the client’s Case plan and funding allocated in their Targeted Care Package (TCP).
The Support Case Worker will liaise closely with the client’s Key Worker (Case Manager) and the Team Leader in planning and delivering the support activities for the client.
About you
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
- Knowledge of the issues faced by children and young people in care/ leaving care.
- Growing knowledge and/or lived experience with an understanding of Child Protection and out of home care system
- Knowledge of the issues faced by children and young people in care/ leaving care.
- Some experience working with young people who have complex needs and behaviours and the ability to engage with young people with varying interests and abilities.
- Excellent time management skills, communication skills, reliability, accountability, and commitment to high quality client service.
- Availability to work flexible hours will be an advantage.
- Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain), a Police Check, and a full Victorian Drivers Licence
What VACCA can offer
- A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
- The support of regular internal supervision
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program
- Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel
- Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
- Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
All applications must include your cover letter, current resume, and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria, which can be found in the position description.
Applications for this role will close on 7th April 2024
We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.
VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.
VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.