Pursuant to Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984 only people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Descent may apply for this role.

OzChild is committed to the effective delivery of Evidence Based Services to Aboriginal Children, Young People and their Families/Kin/Carers.

OzChild offers:

• A dedicated Aboriginal unit to liaise with Dhiiyaan Mirri (family of stars)
• Part time flexible working hours up to 15 hours per week (flexible)
• Time to engage with community
• An opportunity to work directly with young people
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• Innovative solutions to enhance long term care options

Your role:

Are you a creative, mission-focused, problem-solving, team player who wants to be on the cutting edge of transforming the child welfare system in South Australia?

As the Aboriginal Skills Coach on an exceptionally motivated team of professionals implementing Treatment Foster Care of Oregon (TFCO), a highly acclaimed, evidence-based intervention, you will make the difference in the lives of children and their families.

This role is part time, flexible and permanent. The Aboriginal Skill Coach will contribute to the provision of culturally sensitive services in TFCO. As Skills Coach your job is to provide coaching to a child or young person focusing on the goals set out in the plan. The Skills Coach is there to positively influence the child/young person and help improve their skills and behaviour.

What you will do:

• Ongoing cultural guidance and support
• Effectively engage with Aboriginal children
• Provide behaviour support plans to children
• Provide weekly skills coaching following individual treatment plans

Who we are looking for:

• Knowledge of issues impacting Aboriginal people and communities in the context of out of home care
• Experience working with young people aged between 12-17 exhibiting complex behaviours
• Current driving license (essential)
• Comprehensive understanding of strength based culturally appropriate contemporary engagement with Aboriginal children and families

How to Apply

You can apply for the role today by clicking APPLY NOW.

Please submit a resume with a cover letter that describes your passion, values and commitment to working with vulnerable young people and families.

For more information, a confidential discussion about the role or simply to ask a question, contact [email protected], using the subject line: Aboriginal Skills Coach enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Successful candidates will be required to complete all necessary safety screening including National / International Police Check and Working with Children Checks relevant to South Australia.

Please do visit our website to understand more about who we are and why we do what we do www.ozchild.org.au.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities.