Aboriginal Program Worker FCS

Northern Rivers Social Development Council; Lismore; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Futures in Lismore seeks an Aboriginal Program Worker to join the Family Connect and Support team. The role supports children, youth, families and community health through culturally safe services.

You will provide case coordination, community engagement, and person-centred supports grounded in Aboriginal leadership and community priorities. The position is offered as part- or full-time from Lismore.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and the ability to work collaboratively with service providers and key stakeholders.
• Has a high-level understanding of risk and the complexities associated with this and who can manage accordingly.
• The ability to work alongside families to build their confidence and empower them to make positive changes in their lives.
• Someone who can learn quickly and adjust practice to support the needs of families and the community whilst working within the parameters of the program’s guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Case coordination you will be supporting our customers to access services
• Provide knowledge on working respectfully and reciprocally alongside Aboriginal Communities grounded in cultural authority, strong relationships and community-led priorities.
• Provide high-quality person-centred supports and brief interventions to customers, their families and carers that are strengths based and culturally responsive
• Representing Family Connect and Support in universal settings across the Northern Rivers to engage isolated families.
• Participate in supervision activities including case reviews and case audits

Skills

Communication

Risk awareness

Family engagement

Adaptability

Job description

Job Category: Community Services & Development

Social Futures is a leading community service organisation and registered community housing provider with 50 years’ experience creating positive social change. We work with communities, organisations and government to build inclusive communities where everyone is valued and supported.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Program Worker in our Family Connect and Support team based in Lismore, which is part of our Children, Youth, Families and Employment Stream. The Children, Youth, Families and Employment Stream provides accessible, inclusive and culturally safe supports to children, young people and their families to support their health, social and emotional wellbeing, and resilience.

We are seeking Aboriginal Program Worker to join our Family Connect and Support team on a Part or Full Time basis, working from Lismore.

Job Description

• Meaningful work that makes a difference
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Competitive salary, salary packaging and wellness benefits

What you'll be doing

• Case coordination you will be supporting our customers to access services
• Provide knowledge on working respectfully and reciprocally alongside Aboriginal Communities grounded in cultural authority, strong relationships and community-led priorities.
• Provide high-quality person-centred supports and brief interventions to customers, their families and carers that are strengths based and culturally responsive
• Representing Family Connect and Support in universal settings across the Northern Rivers to engage isolated families.
• Participate in supervision activities including case reviews and case audits

What we're looking for

• Strong communication and the ability to work collaboratively with service providers and key stakeholders
• Has a high-level understanding of risk and the complexities associated with this and who can manage accordingly
• The ability to work alongside families to build their confidence and empower them to make positive changes in their lives
• Someone who can learn quickly and adjust practice to support the needs of families and the community whilst working within the parameters of the program’s guidelines.

Social Futures considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977 (NSW)”

This is an identified vacancy with a genuine occupational requirement for the position to be filled by a candidate who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Social Futures is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We actively encourage applications from key communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQSB+ people, and those with lived experience and expertise. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates to request reasonable adjustments if needed.

For further information about the role, or to request adjustments to the recruitment process please contact Linda Boyd [e-mail]