Out of Home Care (OOHC) Case Manager

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MacKillop Family Services is hiring a OOHC Case Manager in the Pilbara to deliver case work, recruit foster carers, and support Indigenous Healing Service. The role is trauma informed and culturally safe, working with children in OOHC and carers in a small team. Package includes $100,783 to $105,349 plus super, a $5k allowance, salary packaging, and training plus EAP. Key criteria: Aboriginal cultural knowledge, qualification (Social Work or equivalent), OOHC experience, trauma informed practice, and strong planning and communication. To apply, address all PD criteria, tailor examples to Aboriginal contexts, and submit early; Natasha Bargeus can provide details and ensure you have the required checks.

MacKillop Family Services is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and are preferred for this position.

In additional a $5000 remote allowance for all Pilbara employees.

$100,783 - $105,349 + Super + $5k Allowance + Salary Packaging Benefits

About the role:

The OOHC Case Manager Pilbara is situated in either one of the South Hedland or Karratha offices and is part of the Pilbara Services Unit which is responsible for Out of Home Care, Intensive Family Support and Early Intervention Services and the Indigenous Healing Service.

The OOHC Case Manager Pilbara will work collaboratively within a small Case Management Team and alongside the organisation’s wider OOHC team and Carer Recruitment and Development staff in delivering a supportive and effective service to children, young people in Out Of Home Care (OOHC) and their carers. 

The OOHC Case Manager Pilbara is responsible for providing a high quality and effective case work service for children and young people residing in foster care. The role will also assist in the recruitment of foster carers, including providing day to day support and developing carers’ capacity, skills and understanding to best meet the needs of the children they are caring for.

This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity based in Port Hedland, WA within our Out of Home Care Pilbara Program. The position reports to the Support Service Coordinator Pilbara.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or other relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in OOHC Case Work practice.
• •The understanding and capacity to work therapeutically with children and young people who have a trauma background.
• Experience in providing support to Aboriginal children, families and/or communities. 
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work, with well -developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement organisational policy.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information, please contact:

Natasha Bargeus at [email protected] or on 08 9160 4636

Our offer:

• Hourly Rate of $51 to $53.31 as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 5, dependent on qualification and experience. 
• Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.