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. 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 a member of the Pilbara OOHC Unit and reports to the Support Service Coordinator Pilbara This is an Ongoing Full-time opportunity based in Karratha, WA within our Out of Home Care Pilbara Program. The position reports to the Support Service Coordinator Pilbara. This role is open to residents from the City of Karratha and surrounds, FIFO option or accommodation is not included in this package. Please ensure you state you are a City of Karratha resident on your CV for consideration. 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. 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: Leanne Wilson at ****** or on 08 6477 1015 Our offer: Generous Salary Packaging (helps increase your take home pay) Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees. 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
