Empowering Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworker

Rivmed; Albury City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice up to $30,000 grossed

Pre-tax meal and entertainment up to $

Novated leasing

Long Service Leave Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

RivMed in Albury is seeking three Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworkers to join our team. You will work directly with Aboriginal children, young people and families requiring intensive support to stay together or pursue reunification.

Using a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach, you will partner with families, DCJ and other services to improve outcomes and build lasting capacity, while promoting self-determination and family-led decisions.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Services counselling or related field, or enrolled and to be completed within 12 months.
• Demonstrated ability to engage families at first contact and build trust.
• Experience with domestic violence, child protection, parenting skills and related challenges.
• Knowledge of child protection and family support processes.
• Ability to work with ATSI and CALD communities and organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with case summaries and reports.
• Clearances including Working with Children Check, Police Check and vaccination status.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement a Family Plan with family ownership of change.
• Inspire and assist families to achieve their goals alongside DCJ.
• Provide intensive case management, advocacy, and practical referrals.
• Support parenting capacity, resilience and protective behaviours.
• Facilitate family meetings and strengthen connections to culture and community.
• Collaborate with DCJ, schools, health providers and support services.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality improvement.
• Promote self-determination and family-led decision making.

Skills

Engage families

Communication skills

Culturally safe practice

Advocacy

Education

Diploma of Community Services counselling

Currently undertaking Diploma of Community Services within first 12 months

Job description

RivMed in Albury is seeking three Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworkers to join our team. You will work directly with Aboriginal children, young people and families requiring intensive support to stay together or pursue reunification.

Using a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach, you will partner with families, DCJ and other services to improve outcomes and build lasting capacity, while promoting self-determination and family-led decisions.