At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families through transport, supervision, and case work tasks.
- Company: Join VACCA, the largest Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, generous entitlements, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team committed to positive community outcomes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and families.
- Qualifications: Experience in child and family sectors and understanding of Aboriginal cultures.
The predicted salary is between 60798 - 67872 $ per year.
The role of the Case Support Worker is to work cooperatively with case managers and under the direction of the team leader, to ensure that culturally appropriate court ordered contact is maintained between children and their families. The case support worker will provide transport for children and/or supervision of the contact as required, as well as providing transport for other purposes to support the child's needs. The case support worker will also undertake a variety of case work and administration tasks under the direction of the case workers or team leader, such as assisting with referrals, making phone calls, researching supports etc.
About Us
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation's visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community. Our Aboriginality distinguishes us from other community organisations and we are proud of our friendly, supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We want everyone to feel welcome at VACCA. It is why we are able to deliver positive outcomes that lead to ongoing change. Our strength lies with our people.
What we can offer
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Access to child protection and VACCA training programs
- Extensive support and training from VACCA's in house legal service
- Learning and Development opportunities - Formal qualifications to expand your knowledge and improve your career
- Generous leave entitlements including; paid maternity leave, cultural and ceremonial leave and compassionate leave
- The opportunity to participate in cultural events and other activities
- A warm, supportive and inclusive team environment and organisational culture.
About you
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally
- Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities
- Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children
- Demonstrated experience in child and family sector
- A sound knowledge of child development and childhood trauma.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Application closes 3rd of July 2023. You can also visit www.vacca.org.au to review our current vacancies, our current programs and news about our growing organisation. We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs. VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement. VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.
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