IFS / TWF - Case Worker - Murray Bridge

Aboriginal Family Support Services; Murray Bridge; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS) is seeking a dedicated Case Worker to support families across the Together With Families (TWF) and Intensive Family Services (IFS) programs in the Murraylands and Riverland regions of South Australia.

The role emphasizes culturally safe, trauma-informed practice, direct home visits, and coordination with schools and health services to improve child safety and family functioning. Suitable for professionals committed to Aboriginal communities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and families with complex needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, culturally responsive practice.
• Strong assessment, case management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage families facing challenges including family violence, mental health concerns, housing instability.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload across the TWF and IFS programs.
• Deliver culturally responsive, child-centered and family-focused case management.
• Work with families to identify strengths, goals and practical solutions.
• Undertake family assessments, safety planning and case planning.
• Provide direct support through home visits, outreach and service coordination.
• Support children and families to strengthen safety, wellbeing and family functioning.
• Collaborate with schools, health services, community organisations and government agencies.
• Respond to identified risks and contribute to positive child safety outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and reporting requirements.
• Participate in supervision and professional development.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural safety

Strong communication

Assessment & case management

Education

Social Work / Social Science / Psychology / Community Services qualification

Job description

Job Type: Maximum Term - Full Time - 12 Months

Location: Murray Bridge

Job Category: Early Intervention

Aboriginal Family Support Services is the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years

Job Description

About the Role

Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS) is seeking a dedicated and passionate Case Worker to work across our Together With Families (TWF) and Intensive Family Services (IFS) programs.

This unique blended role will see you deliver services across both programs, supporting Aboriginal children, young people and families throughout the Murraylands and Riverland regions. The TWF component of the role will primarily support families in the Riverland region, including Berri, while the IFS component will support families across the Riverland region, including Berri and Renmark, as well as Murray Bridge. The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly across both programs and undertake the responsibilities outlined in both Job & Person Specifications.

Working within a culturally safe, trauma-informed and strengths-based framework, you will support families experiencing a range of complex challenges, helping to improve child safety, strengthen family functioning and build lasting connections to culture, community and support networks

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a caseload across both the TWF and IFS programs.
• Deliver culturally responsive, child-centered and family-focused case management.
• Work alongside families to identify strengths, goals and practical solutions.
• Undertake family assessments, safety planning and case planning.
• Provide direct support through home visits, community-based outreach and service coordination.
• Support children and families to strengthen safety, wellbeing and family functioning.
• Collaborate with schools, health services, community organisations and government agencies.
• Respond to identified risks and contribute to positive child safety outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and reporting requirements.
• Participate in supervision, professional development and continuous improvement activities

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working with children, young people and families experiencing complex needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally responsive practice.
• Strong assessment, case management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage and support families facing challenges including family violence, mental health concerns, substance use and housing instability.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture, kinship systems and the importance of cultural connection.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and families

Why Join AFSS?

Be part of the largest AboriginalCommunity Controlled Organisationdedicated to strengthening Aboriginal children, families and communities.

• Access salary packaging benfits to increase your take-home pay
• Ongoing learning, development and leadership opportunities
• Work within a supportive, values-driven organisation focused on cultural safety, service excellence and continuous improvement

Compliance Requirements

To be successful in this role you will hold, or be willing to obtain:

Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology, Community Services or a related discipline, or significant experience in family support and case management

• Current Working With Children Check
• National Police Clearance – Obtained within 6 months
• Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes) Certificate
• Current South Australian Driver's Licence

Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal Land.