Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 20th Nov 2019
Do you love a good sunset? Have you always wanted to escape into the outback? Do you understand the importance of a good BBQ? Are you a deep listener who works respectfully and wants the opportunity to learn from, and share your knowledge with, Ntaria - an Aboriginal community 130kms from Alice Springs?
If you answered yes to the above questions then working in the Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) program, Ntaria, NT may just be for you.
Lutheran Community Care (LCC) are looking for a Case Worker with a case management or social work background to work in our wonderful IFSS team. This role requires you to live in the Ntaria community.
The Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) program is funded by the Department of Social Services to reduce child neglect by increasing the capacity of families, parents and caregivers who are encouraged to make changes to appropriately support their child’s safety, development and wellbeing.
Accommodation in Ntaria may be negotiated. Any offer of employment is dependent upon a current and satisfactory National Police Certificate and NT Ochre Card (youth). A current and unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence is also essential.
Lutheran Community Care (LCC) provides community services on behalf of the Lutheran Church in South Australia and the Northern Territory in urban, regional and remote contexts. Our vision is "Strong, caring communities inspired through the love of God" and our key values are respect, integrity, compassion, humility, faithfulness and trust.
We seek to address poverty and injustice and embrace all people regardless of language, culture, ethnicity or religion. We support communities through responding to the needs of individuals and families, community learning opportunities, accommodation and support. Current programs include family support and education, foster care, financial wellbeing, homelessness and refugee services.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) allows Public Benevolent Institutions (PBI), such as Lutheran Community Care, to offer special tax concessions. These concessions allow an employee to salary package a maximum of $15,899 from their gross salary each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year.
Lutheran Community Care values all its staff, students and volunteers and ensure they are well supported through paid maternity and paternity leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service, access to internal and external training opportunities, annual staff conference and professional development days, annual volunteer celebrations and an innovative and caring culture.