About the organisation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated person to work for Narang Bir-rong Aboriginal Corporation (Narang Bir-rong). The role is full-time (35hrs) and is based at our Penrith offices within the Western Sydney area. Narang Bir-rong also provides Family Support Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families in Western Sydney, Nepean Blue Mountains, Northern Sydney/Eastern Sydney/Sydney and connected communities as well as Out of Home Care placements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people who cannot remain at home due to abuse and/or neglect.

Benefits

• We work a 35-hour week, which means you are flexible with your working hours and work a 7- hour day between 8am – 6pm with a 30-minute lunch break. This could mean you start at 9:30am and finish at 5pm or start at 9am and finish at 4:30pm!

• Opportunity to work from home during the school holidays to avoid costly vacation care programs and more time with your family.

• Employee incentive programs including staff retention bonuses, referral bonuses, monthly performance reward RDO’s, and monthly employee awards.

• Salary sacrifice is an option depending on your circumstances.

• A supportive team environment and many upcoming opportunities to grow and develop as the organisation continues to grow.

Tasks & responsibilities

The role will ensure high quality provision of comprehensive assessment, support and casework service to the children and carers within the Out of Home Care program.

NBAC Pay Scales (Above Award Wage)

Qualifications & Experience

• Aboriginality is a genuine qualification under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
• Evidence of at least two COVID-19 Vaccinations.
• Qualifications in Community Services or relevant field.
• Experience or knowledge in child and family welfare and in foster care or a related area of alternate care for children is desirable, although not essential.
• Knowledge of issues pertaining to the Stolen Generation and transgenerational trauma.
• Knowledge of issues surrounding abuse and neglect of children and the impact of trauma and child protection.
• Mature outlook and highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of oral and written communication skills, demonstrated report writing and presentation skills and use of Microsoft office programs including word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Current NSW driver's license and use of a registered and insured passenger vehicle.

how to apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the qualifications and experience listed in this ad. If you need further information, please contact Tarni on 0466 367 764 or via email [email protected] using the subject line: Caseworker (Identified) - Out of Home Care enquiry via EthicalJobs.