Senior Worker - Ciao

About the Opportunity

Melbourne City Mission’s work is focused on supporting people to take charge of their own lives and participate fully in community life. Melbourne City Mission’s service profile includes Children, Youth, Adult and Family; Disability; Employment, Education and Training; Homelessness; and Palliative Care.

Lead Tenant is a supported accommodation program for young people aged between 16 and 18 years who are subject to a child protection order and are transitioning to independence from out-of-home care. The program aims to provide a stable environment where young people can develop the skills necessary to achieve their goals, with the support of MCM’s staff and volunteer team. The CIAO program comprises four properties in Melbourne’s Northwest, with each property housing 2 young people and 2 live in mentors.

Target Care Packages (TCPs) are tailored funding packages developed around individual young people under the age of 19 who are on a child protection order. Each package is different and flexible, and includes case management, brokerage, support and accommodation (where needed). Young people with TCP support can be living in a range of different settings including family homes, kinship care and independent living. The purpose of the package is to support young people to successfully transition away form out of home care services and into independence.

The Senior Worker is responsible for providing support and services to Lead Tenants Volunteers who are residing with young people on statutory orders transitioning to independent living from Out of Home Care services.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• To assist and support the Team Leader with the co-ordination and delivery of Targeted Care Packages (TCP’s).
• Advocate for clients to community agencies, employment, education and training services, and other services as appropriate.
• Provide high quality leadership, formal and informal supervision, support and development for volunteers.
• Be responsible for monitoring program staffing against the program’s business plan and funded hours.
• Ensure services are delivered within the framework of MCM’s policies and procedures, legislative requirements, and meet the relevant service standards.

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• A Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Welfare Studies or related fields with extensive and demonstrated experience in working with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• An understanding of the Child Protection and out of home care service systems with specialist knowledge of systemic issues, and principles in working with DFFH and with at risk young people.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adolescent development and experience in working with adolescents with complex needs.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills relating to current issues, trends and programs relating to young people in Out of Home Care.
• A demonstrated ability to lead, guide, supervise and support volunteers with a sound understanding of supervision guidelines and best practice principles.
• High level of communication skills, including good written and IT skills
• Desirable knowledge of the CRIS/CRISSP databases.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational, time management and computer skills.

Screening Criteria:

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

Applications for this role will close on 24th February 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.