Organisation : Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) via BigSplash
Location : VIC Regional (Wangaratta)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Children, Families, Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $55,461 - $69,000
Application closing date : 8 Oct, 2018
About the organisation
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) operates within the context that Aboriginal children continue to be significantly overrepresented in the protection and care system within Victoria. VACCA considers that it has the responsibility and the opportunity to promote, advocate for and achieve positive changes in the lives of Aboriginal children, their families and the broader Aboriginal community.
If you like to be part of an Organization that strives in strengthening the safety and wellbeing and cultural connectedness of Aboriginal children, individuals and families in their community, we want to hear from you
About the role
- Location: Wangaratta
- 1 Full time position
- $55,461 – $69,000
The Opportunity
The Extended Care Program provides support to foster care families to meet the day to day needs of the children they have in their care.
To be considered for this role you must demonstrate
- Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal communities and culture and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia
- An ability to work in a culturally respectful and competent manner with young people, their families and communities to ensure that cultural connections are fostered and maintained
- Proven engagement skills – ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with carer families and child/young people in their care
- Convene and lead care team meetings and develop relationships with professionals to meet the needs of the child and case plan outcomes
- Sound organisational skills – the ability to prioritise work, plan and meet deadlines and reports on time
- Ability and or experience working in case management roles
- A demonstrated capacity to work independently and within in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in using the CRISS and CRISP data systems or ability to learn
- Sound written skills and the ability to write case notes, maintain case files and prepare reports
- Ability to work flexible hours and participate in an on-call roster
- A degree or diploma or equivalent in Social Work, Social Welfare Sector or other
Application deadline is Monday 8th October 2018
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Extended Care Case Worker - Ovens Murray via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Families, #Indigenous
