Therapeutic Residential Care Worker - Casual - Wodonga

Position: Casual

Salary: Competitive compensation within SCHADS Level- 2.4 to 3.1, ranging from $35.14 per hour to $36 per hour. Additionally, enjoy Casual Loading, penalties, and superannuation based on your skills and qualifications.

Location: Wodonga

 About VACCA

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) stands as the largest organization of its kind in Australia. As an Aboriginal community-controlled organization, VACCA is dedicated to supporting and advocating for the Aboriginal community. Our foundation rests upon the strength of our people.

Committed to the organisation's vision and values, our team passionately advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members. We demonstrate utmost respect for, adherence to, and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practices, and ceremonies.

Our unique Aboriginal identity sets us apart from mainstream services and empowers us to consistently deliver positive outcomes for our people. It is the essence of our identity that fuels our success in creating meaningful impacts.

About the Role

As a Residential Care Case Worker, your role is pivotal in cultivating meaningful connections with children and young people. Your focus is on fostering nurturing and positive relationships, guiding each child through the challenges of trauma-based responses to life. Your approach is designed to not only promote healing but also encourage emotional growth and the development of positive attitudes and essential life skills.

The key to success in this role is the following:

• 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
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal children and their families.
• A demonstrated ability to contribute to Aboriginal children’s emotional, physical, psychological and cultural development.
• Applicants must have a minimum Cert 4 in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or be prepared to undertake such study as part of the employment agreement.
• A proven ability to work with Aboriginal children with complex and diverse needs.
• An ability to respond therapeutically to Aboriginal children’s pain-based behaviours indicates an understanding of the impact of trauma and disrupted attachment on children.
• An ability to provide therapeutic parenting to children who have been traumatised.
• Ability to complete household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and transporting children.
• Ability to complete financial and administrative requirements such as petty cash, pocket money, and handover summary sheets.
• Ability to work collaboratively with child protection workers, schools, police and Aboriginal and mainstream organisations.
• Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain), a Police Check, and a full Victorian Drivers Licence

•  What VACCA can offer!

  • Access to child protection and VACCA training programs
  • A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction and regular internal supervision
  • Professional development and training opportunities 
  • Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
  • 17.5% loading on annual leave
  • Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel 
  • Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs 
  • 13 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
  • Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

 Applications should include a cover letter, key selection criteria and a current resume.  We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.  Please click here to View the Position Description

 Application closes 1st April 2024

At our core, we uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination, dedicating ourselves to the support of robust, secure, and flourishing Aboriginal communities. Our commitment extends to ensuring that every individual is treated with utmost dignity, respecting diverse cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and spiritual beliefs.

VACCA operates as a child-safe organisation, unwavering in our dedication to the safety and well-being of children and young people. We maintain a zero-tolerance stance against child abuse. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check before employment and periodically thereafter.

As an equal-opportunity employer, VACCA adheres to a smoke-free workplace policy, fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and individual contributions.