Case Worker

About the Opportunity

MCM’s Community Integration Accommodation Options (CIAO) Program provides support and accommodation services to eligible young people between 15-18 years old within the Child Protection and Out-of-Home Care system. CIAO facilitates a beneficial and meaningful transition from Out-of-Home Care towards independence and self sufficiency.

The CIAO program consists of two models of support: Lead Tenant and Targeted Care Packages.  

Lead Tenant is a supported accommodation model delivered across four properties. Each property can support two young people, these young people are supported in each property by two live in Lead Tenant volunteers.

Targeted Care Packages are individualised funding and support packages developed to assist young people under 19 who are involved with Child Protection to prevent entry into Out-of-Home care accommodation services and develop skills to build independence.

This CIAO program:

• Provides a flexible, accessible and responsive program that enables young people to achieve their transition to independence while growing and developing in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Supports young people to develop and achieve goals across independent skills, health and wellbeing, education, employment, housing and community, social and cultural connections.
• Improve outcomes for young people and reduce the risk of homelessness.

The role of the Caseworker, CIAO is to provide Young People with flexible support that is tailored to their needs, with the level of support varying during the Young Person’s time in the program. Ensuring the program is led by Trauma Informed, Healing Oriented, Strengths Based principles underpinned with Developmental and Attachment theories allows us to respond creatively, build capacity and provide a safe, effective, and person-centred care that meets the complex needs of vulnerable young people.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Can provide a Youth-Centred and Therapeutic Approach
• Has demonstrated knowledge of adolescent development and Trauma Informed Care
• Has experience and understanding of relevant service systems including Child Protection, Out-Of-Home care.
• Can demonstrate strong knowledge of; Trauma-Informed Care, Attachment theory, Strengths-Based Practice, Child and adolescent behaviour and development and Cultural safety and diversity inclusion.
• Capacity to work effectively both independently an as part of a team

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Community, Social Work, Youth Work or related field
• Ability to establish and maintain cohesive working relationships with a broad range of networks
• High level of communication skills, organization and time management skills, including technological competency
• Expertise in case management, including assessment and planning processes; ability to actively and assertively engage young people with complex needs.
• Desirable; knowledge and experience using CRIS/CRISSP systems.

Screening Criteria:

• National Police check
• Working with Children check or ability to obtain
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role may close before the deadline of 24 July 2025, so please apply early.  Please include your current resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.  If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.