OOHC Care Coordinator: Trauma-Informed Child Support

Australian Childhood Foundation; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing support

National network

Values-driven culture

Real impact

Guided supervision

Company vehicle

Job summary

The Australian Childhood Foundation is seeking a Care Coordinator for the Out of Home Care program in Perth, WA. This permanent full-time role focuses on coordinating tailored support for children and young people, working with carers, Therapeutic Specialists, and external agencies to deliver holistic care.

You will implement individual support plans and coordinate referrals, using an integrated case management approach to address risks and support needs in out-of-home care.

Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role in the out of home care sector in Western Australia.
• Previous experience in a case management role.
• Strong understanding of the policies governing the out of home care sector.
• Ability to navigate complex situations and make informed decisions.
• A knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks and theories.
• Substantial experience in the area of child abuse and/or in working with traumatised children.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with volunteers, including carers, Department of Communities, other agencies, and the community.
• A sophisticated understanding of the complexity of the service system.
• Personal values consistent with the values of the organisation.
• A current driver’s licence and Working with Children check or equivalent.

Skills

Tertiary qualification in Psychology

OOHC experience WA

Case management

OOHC policies

Decision making

Trauma theory

Experience with trauma

Stakeholder liaison

Service system complexity

Values alignment

WWCC & license

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work

Job description

The Australian Childhood Foundation is seeking a Care Coordinator for the Out of Home Care program in Perth, WA. This permanent full-time role focuses on coordinating tailored support for children and young people, working with carers, Therapeutic Specialists, and external agencies to deliver holistic care.

You will implement individual support plans and coordinate referrals, using an integrated case management approach to address risks and support needs in out-of-home care.