Aboriginal Family Support Worker

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work policy

Salary packaging

Extended leave

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking an Aboriginal Identified Aboriginal Family Support Worker to provide culturally safe support to children and families within our Family Support Services. The role works with a Case Worker in a bi-cultural pair model to deliver community-led programs.

The position requires Aboriginal descent, a Diploma or equivalent experience in family support, and skills in life skills coaching.

Qualifications

• Diploma level or working towards or proven experience in family support, early childhood, education, or health.
• Aboriginal descent and acceptance by the Aboriginal community.
• Experience in parenting and life skills support for vulnerable families.
• Current NT Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe and responsive support to children and families referred to Congress' Family Support Services.
• Work collaboratively with a Case Worker under bi-cultural pair model.
• Maintain data entry and case notes for ongoing support.

Skills

Aboriginal community engagement

Case management

Life skills coaching

Driving

Education

Diploma level or equivalent experience

Tools

Data entry software

Case notes recording software

Job description

Be part of a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-time Contract

37.5 hours per week

Aboriginal Identified position

$94,283 - $109,941 per annum

$117,230 - $135,083

About the role

The Aboriginal Family Support Worker provides culturally safe and responsive support to children and families referred to Congress' Family Support Services. The position works collaboratively with a Case Worker under bi-cultural pair model.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community.
• Diploma level, or working towards and or proven experience in one or more of the following areas - family support, early childhood, education, or health.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in providing parenting and life skills support to vulnerable families and children with complex needs and an understanding of child development and the impact of trauma on children including neglect.
• Awareness of / sensitivity to local Aboriginal culture and history, the ability to communicate effectively with the Alice Springs Aboriginal community and extended family members.
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to use a computer for data entry and case note recording.
• Current NT Drivers License.

What we offer:

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

*Total Effective Packageincludes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

For more information on the position please contact Family Support Service Manager, Lisa Terrell on 0428 067 931 or via email [e-mail].

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.