Targeted Care Package Key Worker
Full time or Part time
Fixed contract with end date 30/06/2027
Targeted Care Packages (TCPs) provide creative and individualised placement and support options for children and young people with complex needs and behaviours.
In this role, you will provide intensive case management and placement support functions in line with the case plan for children and young people subject to a (TCP). You will assist children and young people to achieve positive outcomes by maintaining a creative, flexible, optimistic, and solution-focused approach to your work.
To be considered you must possess the following:
A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent at degree level with substantial experience or a relevant Diploma with substantial experience in the relevant service stream
Certificate IV in Child, Youth, and Family Intervention including the completion of the residential care mandatory 4 top up units
Demonstrated experience working with Child Protection
Experience working with CRIS and CRISP
Relevant case management experience.
Client service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels written, phone and face to face
Proof of Right to Work in Australia
Current Employment Working with Children Check
Current Drivers Licence
Own reliable vehicle with Comprehensive Car Insurance
Satisfactory National Policy Check & International Police Check if required
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
First Aid Certificate and current CPR
About Ability Assist
We’re a proud For Purpose Organisation with 30 years of experience supporting people across Victoria. Since 1994, we’ve delivered therapeutic, person-centred care through our Out of Home Care (OOHC) and NDIS services—partnering with children, young people, adults, and families with disability or complex needs.
At Ability Assist, our approach is grounded in compassion, backed by evidence, and driven by outcomes. Everything we do centres on the individual we support—because that’s what great care is all about