ITC Casework Coordinator

Overview

MacKillop is expanding their programs in Newcastle and Hunter / Lake Macquarie and is seeking an ITC Casework Coordinator to support our casework team. The ITC Casework Coordinator provides operational leadership and ensures compliance with MacKillop’s Policies and Procedures, OOHC standards, relevant legislation and Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) contractual requirements. The Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of high quality casework services to provide positive outcomes for children, young people and their families. The role will work collaboratively with Caseworkers in the provision of specialist casework such as restoration, guardianship and adoption, and contribute to the enhancement of these practices by developing effective relationships with key external stakeholders to comply with the requirements of the DCJ PSP Rules and Guidelines.

Essentially, this role supports the delivery of child-centered, trauma-informed services within MacKillop’s Intensive Therapeutic Care Program, ensuring practices reflect MacKillop’s values and the Sanctuary Model.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and ensure compliance with MacKillop’s Policies and Procedures, OOHC standards, relevant legislation and DCJ contractual requirements.
• Deliver high quality casework services aimed at positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.
• Collaborate with Caseworkers in specialist casework areas (restoration, guardianship and adoption) and contribute to practice enhancements.
• Develop effective relationships with external stakeholders to comply with DCJ PSP Rules and Guidelines.
• Establish collaborative relationships with a wide range of specialist and mainstream services to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
• Ensure the Sanctuary Model is embedded in systems and practice and reflects MacKillop’s values.

Key Selection Criteria

Offer and Benefits

Other Information

MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application. Shortlisting may commence immediately, so please submit your application as soon as possible. This is a permanent full-time position based in Maitland, NSW.

Our Commitment : MacKillop celebrates and respects diversity and the dignity of all people. We value cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location details and related job postings are provided for applicants’ information and do not form part of the job description.

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