Case Worker

About the Opportunity

This role sits within the Homelessness and Family Services Division in the Youth Early Intervention portfolio. The Homelessness & Family Services Division consists of five domains:

• Youth Early Intervention

• Intensive Youth Support

• Supported Accommodation and Youth Refuges

• Adult and Family Homelessness

• Child and Family Services

The Finding Solutions Plus position is based between MCM’s North Fitzroy and Braybrook office. The position is part time (4 days per week) and provides a youth specialist response in partnerships to the Family Preservation and Reunification Response (FPRR) program. FPRR provide placement prevention and reunification services to vulnerable children and their families with substantiated child protection concerns. The Finding Solutions Plus program covers the North Eastern region of Melbourne. Finding Solutions Plus provides youth focused case management support to young people aged 10 – 16 years and their families, focusing on strengthening relationships, youth support and connection, parental support, and family mediation where appropriate.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• manage a caseload of clients using innovative and effective case work practice

• provide a holistic response to young people and their families to address relationship conflicts and the underlying issues that may lead to conflict

• provide outreach to young people and their families in their own settings 

• actively participate in care team meetings with the Family Preservation and Reunification Response 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:

• Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Welfare studies or related fields.

• Demonstrated experience working within a case management and trauma informed framework

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of theory and practice as it relates to family mediation and family support

• Demonstrated understanding of the issues that affect young people and their families experiencing conflict and at risk of report to Child Protection

• Experience and ability to develop cohesive and collaborative working relationships with allied services, networks and stakeholders.

• Well-developed communication, negotiation, interpersonal and conflict resolution skill

• High level of initiative and time management and the ability to work independently and part of a team

• An understanding of the requirements for ensuring child safety

• Strong administration skills and computer literacy 

Screening Criteria:

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

Applications for this role will close on 11 September 2025 /or Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early.  Please include your current resume and cover letter.
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.