Description:
You will offer intensive support primarily referred from the Department of Territory Families Housing and Communities (DTFHC) and, utilising a strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally affirming approach, provide practical in-home support and child-centered, family-led casework to establish nurturing environments, enhance capacity, and maintain the safety and unity of families.
Some of your responsibilities will be:
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Offer impactful in-home support, engage in collaborative casework, establish referral pathways, and organise group activities.
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Cultivate cooperative relationships with stakeholders, expand service provider networks, and strengthen community connections.
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Ensure the upkeep of administration, client records, and fulfill reporting obligations.
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Implement empowering practices and contribute to the enhancement of service quality.
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Family Support Workers will be required to engage in regular clinical supervision as part of their ongoing professional development, to ensure reflective practice, support emotional wellbeing, enhance service delivery, and maintain a high standard of trauma-informed, client-centred care.
Your skills, experience and qualifications include:
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Academic qualifications in Community Services, Social Work, or a relevant field (progress in ongoing studies may be considered).
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Practical experience in working with high-risk/vulnerable families in family support/case work, showcasing a track record of effective client engagement, adaptability, culturally safe approaches, and positive outcomes.
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with connections to Aboriginal family networks, organisations, and communities.
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Capability and willingness to conduct home visits, offer in-home support, and provide practical assistance, collaborating with families to establish physically and emotionally secure environments conducive to the thriving of children and families.
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Devotion to working with families to implement child safety/family well-being plans, fostering parenting skills, stabilising homes, mitigating child protection and domestic/family violence risks, and preserving family unity.
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current NT Driver’s License (minimum C Class)
- Current Criminal History Check
- Current Ochre Card (Category E)
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Why work for CAAPS?
- You are committed to the health and wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples
- You will receive immense job satisfaction working for a values-based organisation.
- Work in a family friendly and supportive work environment
- Receive training and mentoring with the opportunity to improve and learn new skills.
- Take advantage of Salary Packaging Benefits that increases your take home pay!
- Receive 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)!
For more information please view the position description here.
To apply please send your selection criteria responses and current resume to **@caaps.org.au
Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and only those selected for interview will be contacted.