Aboriginal Family Support Worker

Anglicare WA; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote allowance

Rent subsidy

Electricity allowance

Salary packaging benefits

Additional leave

Job summary

Anglicare WA is offering a permanent, part-time position in Kununurra to support families with triage, intake assessments and information sessions under the Sunshine model. You will engage with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal families, strengthening relationships and coordinating referrals while working within a culturally appropriate framework.

The role requires a current Police Clearance, WA Driver's Licence and a WA Working With Children Check.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Clearance valid within 1 year.
• WA driver's licence.
• WA Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial triage, intake assessment and information sessions for families.
• Support families to identify good life goals using the Sunshine model.
• Develop and maintain effective networks and partnerships for referrals.
• Conduct home visits and outreach within the Kimberley region as required.

Skills

Aboriginal culture

Trauma awareness

Risk assessment

Documentation

Job description

• Make a meaningful impact in the East Kimberley community
• Permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE) opportunity based in Kununurra
• Starting salary $100,192(pro-rata) per annum (inc 10% remote allowance), plus 12% super, plus location allowance

Job Description

Reach further with us!
Join our Kimberley Family Relationship Centre where you will make a difference supporting initial triage, intake assessment and information sessions for families seeking to engage with or obtain support. You will help families strengthen their relationships with a focus on children's needs, in a culturally appropriate manner. Working alongside a team of passionate practitioners, you will provide professional, timely and culturally appropriate information and services to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal families in Kununurra. By using the Sunshine model, you will support families to identify their ‘good life’ goals.You will successfully develop and maintain effective networks and partnerships with relevant stakeholders which will be pivotal when making and receiving referrals. Additionally, you will conduct home visits and provide outreach to families and communities in the Kimberley region when required.

This is a permanent, part-time opportunity (22.5 hours per week), based in Kununurra.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is considered a genuine qualification for this position and applicants must be of Aboriginal descent.

You will have or be prepared to develop:

• An understanding of the processes of Property Mediation, Family Dispute Resolution, counselling and Child Focused Practice and all other Anglicare WA services to ensure adequate referral
• Knowledge of local Aboriginal culture, including family relationships and kinship systems
• Knowledge of the effects of trauma and domestic violence on families, children and young people
• Able to identify risk, conduct appropriate risk assessments and support clients with safety planning as required
• Ability to provide clear and accurate documentation

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, WA driver's licence, and WA Working With Children Check. Please note that the organisation may seek to request an international police clearance if necessary.

A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we review any disclosures on an individual basis, focusing on relevance to the role.

Impact and benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-

• $100,192per annum pro rata(inclusive of10% remote allowance) + 12% superannuation
• Rent subsidy $250 per week and electricity allowance $1000 (pro-rata) per annum
• In addition to your remuneration, you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount.
• Additional 8 days leave (pro rata)

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.

But don't take our word for it! Explore our Story Feed and hear from our staff about what makes Anglicare WA such a great place to work!

For further information please contactEmma Venables, Service Manager - East Kimberley at [e-mail]

Safeguarding & Young & People: Anglicare WA is committed to empowering children and young to feel safe, valued and respected. We have zero tolerance for harm or neglect, and take our legal, ethical and community responsibilities seriously. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

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