Kin Connect Case Worker: Trauma-Informed Family Support

On Demand HR; Waterloo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cultural leave

Job summary

Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) is seeking an experienced Kin Connect Case Worker – Children, Youth and Family to join our Waterloo team. You will coordinate referrals, advocate for clients, and support connections to health, housing, and legal services for KBHAC Survivors and families.

The role requires Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, several years of casework experience, trauma-informed practice, and a Social Work or related qualification.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification is required.
• Several years of relevant casework, care coordination or related human services experience.
• Strong knowledge of needs of Stolen Generations Survivors and families.
• Experience with trauma-informed, culturally safe, strengths-based approaches.
• Experience partnering with government and non-government service providers.
• Ability to build relationships with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders.
• Bachelor of Social Work or a relevant qualification (or actively pursuing).
• Current Working with Children Check clearance or ability to obtain.
• Current National Police Check or ability to obtain.
• First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.
• Current unrestricted NSW driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify needs of KBHAC Survivors and coordinate referrals to service providers
• Develop and maintain networks with First Nations and mainstream providers
• Provide advocacy and case management support to clients with govt housing providers
• Represent tenants' needs in relation to the Waterloo Relocation project
• Collaborate with communities and organisations to raise awareness of Stolen Generations impacts
• Organise community events to promote access to support services
• Support program logistics, workshops and events with the KBHAC team
• Prepare reports, budgets and papers for stakeholders
• Maintain accurate case management documentation per policy
• Apply trauma-informed care in client engagements
• Travel to support Survivors and families in communities as required

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Culturally safe practice

Case management

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or relevant VET qualification

Job description

Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) is seeking an experienced Kin Connect Case Worker – Children, Youth and Family to join our Waterloo team. You will coordinate referrals, advocate for clients, and support connections to health, housing, and legal services for KBHAC Survivors and families.

The role requires Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, several years of casework experience, trauma-informed practice, and a Social Work or related qualification.