Birriwal Program Case Worker
The Birriwal Program provides support to families of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 7-13 years
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Wandiyali
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-8-2785-5937
Fax: +61-2-1845-3445
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Detail information about job Birriwal Program Case Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Join an enthusiastic, motivated team
- Salary Sacrifice options available PLUS other great benefits
- Great training and development opportunities
About the Organisation
Wandiyali is a community organisation that delivers services such as Out of Home Care case management, Brighter Futures (Early Intervention), Child Care (Long daycare), Indigenous Community Links, OOHC Mentoring, Housing and much more!
Summary of the Broad Purpose of the Position
To provide information, advocacy, referral and case management support to children aged 7- 13 years and their families who are assessed as vulnerable and do not have sufficient resources or support networks immediately available to prevent them further educational, social, and emotional decline. The objective of the role is to provide culturally appropriate services to a minimum of 80 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients throughout the course of a year.
Essential Requirements
- Identify as a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and ability to prove as required
- Successful Working With Children's Check (WWCC)
- Current NSW Drivers Licence
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Community Services; Youth Work, Case Management etc.) and/or long-term relevant work experience in this field, or life experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the needs and obstacles facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families
- Strong and effective communication skills: negotiation, consultation, problem solving, teamwork
- Reporting Skills: strong written language skills, report writing and record keeping
- Time Management: prioritising tasks and working to completion within deadlines, working as part of a team and autonomously to achieve goals
- Accountability: capable of review and revision of work; contribute to high quality service delivery; attention to detail
- Advocacy: demonstrated skill and experience in accessing services for clients
- Computer and Technology: competent computer skills, Intermediate level of Word and Excel skills preferred
- Experience to undertake administrative and computer tasks linked to this position, using electronic and manual case management and including data reporting tools and/or portals
Please note:
It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for this position. Successful applicant(s) will be subject to Working With Children Check prior to Employment.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please forward your expression of interest in the position to: [email protected], stating the position in the subject line. You will be forwarded an application form and a position description.
To then apply for the position you will need to forward the following:
- Cover Letter: please introduce yourself and specifically address each of the essential and desirable criteria in the cover letter
- Current Resume
- Complete Application Form
Applications that are received that do not address the criteria will not be considered. Nor will applications be considered if the applicant has not completed the application form in full.
Please DO NOT apply via directly via SEEK as your application will not be considered. All applications must be sent to the email address stated above.
Only applicants that are successful in gaining an interview will be contacted.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Person interested in applying for this position and would like assistance with the application package, including cover letter, addressing criteria etc. Please contact the Aboriginal Employment Strategy on 02 4939 4500
More Information
For more information about the position or the organisation please send your queries to [email protected]
Applications Close 9:00am Thursday 9 August 2018
Tamara Jeffress
Corporate Services Officer
49575900
[email protected]