Aboriginal Case Support Worker – Child & Family Services

VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency; Cocoroc; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Training programs

Induction and supervision

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Agency vehicles

Employee support

Paid parental leave

Aboriginal community connection

Job summary

VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency in Werribee, VIC is recruiting a Nugel Case Support worker to work with Nugel Case Managers under the Team Leader, performing a range of case work and administrative tasks, including referrals, calls and researching supports as part of the Nugel program.

The role ensures culturally appropriate court-ordered contact is maintained between children and their families, with transport or supervision of contact as required.

Qualifications

• Proven respect for Aboriginal cultures and continuous learning.
• Knowledge of child development and trauma; support for behavioural challenges in a culturally safe way.
• Maintains confidentiality and communicates effectively with children, families.
• Experience in the child, youth and family sectors is valued.
• Mandatory: Police Check, WWC check, Victorian Driver Licence; COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist with referrals, make calls, research supports.
• Maintain culturally appropriate court-ordered contact between children and families.
• Provide transport or supervise contact as required.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Child development & trauma

Communication & confidentiality

Child/youth & family sector exp

Clearances & license

Job description

VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency in Werribee, VIC is recruiting a Nugel Case Support worker to work with Nugel Case Managers under the Team Leader, performing a range of case work and administrative tasks, including referrals, calls and researching supports as part of the Nugel program.

The role ensures culturally appropriate court-ordered contact is maintained between children and their families, with transport or supervision of contact as required.