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Case Worker - Intensive Family Services

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
  • Location: Preston
  • Position: Full-time
  • Salary: $64,408 - $74,110 ( based on skills $ experience)

The Opportunity

The VACCA Case Manager will work within the family services team to support Aboriginal people and their families who are referred to the family services program through a number of referral pathways, including self-referrals and/or from other community agencies.

The position will work closely with the parent/carer, family unit, key partners and stakeholders to provide an integrated response to provide a family support service to Aboriginal children and families to address the identified support needs of the children and families.

About Us

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community. Our strength lies with our people. Our team is committed to the organisation's vision and values; advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members; and shows respect for, observance and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practice and ceremony. Our Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from mainstream services and what enables us to deliver the positive outcomes we achieve for our people.

To be considered for this role you must demonstrate:

  • Commitment to VACCA's vision and purpose
  • Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people
  • A proven ability to assess needs and risk for vulnerable families and help families identify their needs and goals
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting vulnerable families/parents to address areas impacting on their parenting capacity
  • Demonstrated experience working with family members affected by family violence and managing family violence risk
  • An excellent understanding of the principles of casework practice, with a demonstrated capacity to: actively engage with families that may be unwilling to receive services; build confidence, motivate and sustain change and influence positive outcomes; undertake quality assessments and coordinate planning processes; and undertake quality case recording, data reporting, and file management

Qualification

A tertiary qualification in community services; social work; psychology or a related discipline will be highly regarded​

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description, please visit www.vacca.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies.

Applications must include:

  • A cover letter outlining why you are applying for this position
  • A resume with your skills, experience and qualifications
  • Written responses to the key selection criteria

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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