Indigenous Family Support Navigator

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

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.