Case Support Worker- Foster Care
Job No:
VAC1848
Location:
Dandenong
- Positions : Full Time, Ongoing
- Salary : $71,128 - $76,272 + superannuation + salary package
- Location : Dandenong
The Organisation
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 it’s 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 strength lies with our people.
About the role
This position is responsible for providing additional support to Case Managers and the team in delivering a targeted holistic support service aimed at enhancing outcomes for children, young people and their families. They will do this by undertaking specific case related tasks and administrative responsibilities as required.
About You
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- Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
- 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.
- Experience and or ability to work with Aboriginal children and families in a culturally respectful and competent manner
- Ability to engage vulnerable children, young people, their families and their carers in outreach work activities.
- Good understanding of the OOHC service system
- Sound administration skills – including ability to record case notes, maintain files, use computer databases
- Proven and sound time management skills, communication skills, reliability, accountability and commitment to high quality client service.
- Proven ability to work in a team and independently
Desirable
- A willingness to participate in training programs and in supervision.
- Ability to work out of normal business hours as required by the role.
Requirement: Current COVID-19 vaccination, a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a valid Victorian Drivers Licence
What we can offer you!!
- Professional support and training via in-house learning and development training modules
- Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Great career development opportunities.
- Access to Employee support and wellbeing program(s)
- Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
- Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available in this program
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.
We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying. Click here to download the position description for this role.
Application closes by 28/04/2024
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.