Organisation : Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) via BigSplash
Location : Melbourne (Chirnside Park)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Children, Families, Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $57,402 - $61,240
Application closing date : 6 Feb, 2019
About the organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organization of its kind in Australia. VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organization that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community. Our strength lies with our people. Our team is committed to the organisation's vision and values; advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members; and shows respect for, observance and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practice and ceremony. Our Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from mainstream services and what enables us to deliver the positive outcomes we achieve for our people.
About the role
- Position: Full time position
- Location: Chirnside Park
- Salary: $57,402-$61,240k
The Opportunity
The position has a pivotal role in the achievement of better outcomes for the client/s, consistent with the case plan directions and any cultural support plan for the children and young people receiving a TCP whom they are supporting.
Working intensely with a small caseload, the Key Worker will directly engage and work with the child, their family, carers and others to facilitate changes that support achievement of the child’s case plan and the outcomes sought for the child or young person.
To be considered for this role you must demonstrate:
- Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances Aboriginal peoples face
- Demonstrated ability to provide a range of interventions with young people who have complex needs and behaviours.
- An understanding of the Child Protection and out of home care system and the issues faced by children and young people in care/ leaving care.
- 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.
- A proven ability to negotiate and advocate on behalf of young people with other stakeholders.
- An ability to undertake case management tasks, such as assessments, referrals, case planning, exit planning, preparing reports and the maintenance of data.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Case Manager/Worker- Targeted Care Packages via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Families, #Indigenous
