Aboriginal Child Specialist Advice and Support Service Case Worker (Identified)

Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation 12%

Training and development

Job summary

The Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative (BDAC) is offering a full-time, fixed-term 12-month position as Case Worker for the Aboriginal Child Specialist Advice and Support Service (ACSASS). Reporting to the ACSASS case manager, you will provide admin support, manage referrals, and assist with meetings while building strong relationships with Aboriginal families in contact with child protection.

This role emphasizes cultural safety, working within statutory frameworks, and ongoing learning

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Culture and the ACCHO environment.
• Demonstrated skill in building strong professional relationships with children and families
• An understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Ability to receive instructions and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Computer skills, ability to use a range of software and IT based reporting systems.
• Understanding of self-care and resilience when working alongside children and families in crisis and who have experienced trauma.

Responsibilities

• Complete administration tasks as requested including the collation of documents and record keeping.
• Keep accurate records of consultation and referrals.
• Use the Client Relationship Information System for Service Providers (CRISSP)
• Be supported to establish and maintain working relationships with service providers, families and children.
• Operate within a statutory framework and adhere to procedures at all times.
• Learn and develop to provide specialist information to Aboriginal families regarding child protection services, their rights and obligations.
• Learn and develop the skills to complete consultation to child protection to ensure all cultural needs are and considered in reaching a decision regarding an Aboriginal child.
• Record and maintain accurate case notes for all children.

Skills

Relationship building

Computer literacy

Cultural awareness

Child development knowledge

CRISSP familiarity

Tools

CRISSP

Job description

Aboriginal Child Specialist Advice and Support Service Case Worker (Identified)

Please note: This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About BDAC

BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).

BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.

BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.

What We Are Offering

• Full time
• Fixed term 12 months
• Pay aligned with SCHADS Grade 3 -$40.49 per hour
• Access to Salary Packaging
• 12% Superannuation
• Supportive work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About The Position

Reporting to the ACSASS case manager, the Case support/admin ACSASS worker is responsible for support the ACSASS case worker with admin tasks, uploading referrals and close off referrals. The Aboriginal Child Specialist Advice and Support Service (ACSASS) is responsible for working to support and strengthen Aboriginal families who are in contact with child protection. This position will walk alongside the ACSASS case worker to build up their skills to go on visits, complete consultations and attend meetings.

Key Responsibilties

• Complete administration tasks as requested including the collation of documents and record keeping.
• Keep accurate records of consultation and referrals.
• Use the Client Relationship Information System for Service Providers (CRISSP)
• Be supported to establish and maintain working relationships with service providers, families and children.
• Operate within a statutory framework and adhere to procedures at all times.
• Learn and develop to provide specialist information to Aboriginal families regarding child protection services, their rights and obligations.
• Learn and develop the skills to complete consultation to child protection to ensure all cultural needs are and considered in reaching a decision regarding an Aboriginal child.
• Record and maintain accurate case notes for all children.

About You

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Culture and the ACCHO environment.
• Demonstrated skill in building strong professional relationships with children and families
• An understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Ability to receive instructions and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Computer skills, ability to use a range of software and IT based reporting systems.
• Understanding of self-care and resilience when working alongside children and families in crisis and who have experienced trauma.

Mandatory Requirements

Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate’s employment being confirmed.

For more information about this position please see the Position Description which can be accessed via our website www.bdac.com.au or contact our human resources team on(03) 5442 4***orsend an email through to***********@bdac.com.au

Please note: This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.