Who we are:

The Bendigo & District Aboriginal Cooperative (BDAC) is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).

BDAC provides a range of specialist services for clients based primarily in the Dja Dja Wurrung including Health and Wellbeing services, Family and Community Services and Corporate services.

Position Objective:

Reporting to the Senior Case Manager, the Case Support Worker will support the team with a range of tasks, including accompanying Case Manager on visits, transports and administrative tasks as delegated.

What we are offering:

• $30.94 per hour
• Full Time, 38hrs
• 12 Month Contract
• Access to Salary Packaging

Some of the Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain healthy working relationships with service providers, case managers, families and children.
• Operate within a statutory framework and adhere to procedures at all times.
• Make records of observations and assessments using the Client Relationship Information System (CRIS) and use a range of IT/web-based applications in accordance with guidelines and privacy principles.
• Attend Children’s Court of Victoria and other relevant courts and tribunals and give evidence as required.
• Transport and accompany children to appointments, activities and events.
• Complete administration tasks as requested including the collation of documents and drafting of court applications.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Culture and the ACCHO environment.
• Demonstrated skill in building strong professional relationships with children and families.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and strategies for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.
• Understanding of self-care and resilience when working with children and families in crisis and who have experienced trauma.
• Ability to receive instruction and ensure tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Computer skills, ability to use a range of software and IT based reporting systems
• Ability to prepare high quality plans, letters, emails and reports, ensure written communications achieve their purpose.
• Ability to manage competing demands in a structured thoughtful manner.
• Ability to transport children, conduct home visits and willingness to travel for training.
• Experience within the Children Youth and Families sector.
• Ability to work after hours (when required)

Mandatory Requirements:

Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate’s employment being confirmed.

For more information about this position check out the position description or contact our human resources team on (03) 5442 4947 or [email protected], using the subject line: Wartaka Case Support Worker - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.