Case Worker

About the Opportunity

MCM’s Community Integration Accommodation Options (CIAO) Caseworker provides outreach-based support to young people involved in Child Protection and Out-of-Home Care.

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

Lead Tenant is a supported accommodation model delivered across four properties, with live-in Lead Tenant volunteers, supporting young people aged 15-18.

Targeted Care Packages (TCPs) are individualised funding and support packages for young people under 19, designed to prevent entry into Out-of-Home Care accommodation services.

This role is guided by Trauma-Informed, Healing-Oriented, and Strengths-Based principles, underpinned by Developmental and Attachment theories, enabling creative, capacity-building, and person-centred care that effectively meets the complex needs of vulnerable young people.

The CIAO program provides flexible, responsive, and safe support that fosters independent living skills, wellbeing, and positive social, educational, and community connections. Caseworkers work directly with young people in homes, supported accommodation, and community settings, and collaborate closely with service providers and care team members to deliver tailored support.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Provide a youth-centred and therapeutic approach
• Demonstrate knowledge of adolescent development and Trauma-Informed Care
• Understand relevant service systems including Child Protection and Out-of-Home Care
• Apply expertise in Trauma-Informed Care, Attachment Theory, Strengths-Based Practice, and cultural safety
• Work effectively both independently and 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 and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
• Valid Victorian Driver's license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role will close on 30 January 2026/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.