Caseworker (Identified) - Family Preservation

Narang Bir-Rong Aboriginal Corporation

• Full Time | Permanent, Ongoing | Penrith, NSW

This role is open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander only. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated person to work for Narang Bir-rong Aboriginal Corporation (Narang Bir-rong). Narang Bir-rong 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.

The role is full-time (35hrs) and all roles are based at our Penrith office.

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 Christmas schook 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 culturally appropriate and intensive casework services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children 0-18 and their families. The service aims to prevent family breakdown and to keep Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from entering Out of Home Care.

NBAC PAY SCALES (ABOVE AWARD WAGE)

• CW/S6 to CW/S14
• Total Package Value: $92,806.10 - $117,898.51 (Package includes leave loading and Superannuation, and is dependent on experience)

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Aboriginality is a genuine qualification under the Anti-Discrimination Act.
• Evidence of at least two COVID-19 Vaccinations.
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) & National Police Check for employment purposes.
• Qualifications in Community Services or relevant field.
• Knowledge of issues pertaining to the Stolen Generation and transgenerational trauma.
• Knowledge of child protection issues with the capacity to identify when the level of risks requires safety planning and statutory child protection intervention.
• Capacity to participate in an on-call roster, providing a 24/7 response to children, young people and their families.
• Experience in case management within child protection, out of home care, early intervention or family support.
• 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.
• Varied professional and general life experience.
• 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 via email [email protected] using the subject line: Caseworker (Identified) - Family Preservation enquiry via Seek.