WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

Healing Mind, Body & Spirit

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a fixed-term opportunity.

You will provide a culturally appropriate, in-home practical family support service to families who are most at risk of child protection intervention.

You will assist, foster, and provide direct services to families and children to help children and young people remain within the education systems; support family members in attending counselling services and other external support services as required, increase positive life skills including supporting families to develop and maintain routines, create safe home environments and support with meal planning and cooking.

You will be positive, non-judgemental and solution focused.

Key responsibilities include;

• Implement strategies to ensure the safety of their children and young people who have been identified as being at risk;
• Help the children and young people to remain within the education systems;
• Support family members to attend counselling services and other external support services as required;
• Develop an understanding of existing, complimentary support services within their identified community;
• Increase positive life skills including supporting families to develop and maintain routines, create clean and safe home environments and support on meal planning and cooking;
• Provide practical assistance to families where appropriate in maintaining their accommodation and links to mainstream services as well as Aboriginal specific services; and family; and
• Help implement any skills development and education programs made available to families, children and young people in the target area.

• Reduce family violence;
• Ensure children remain safely with the family;
• Reduce alcohol and substance abuse;
• Increase family stability;
• Maintain appropriate, safe and secure accommodation
• Access suitable health services.

• Culturally appropriate provision of parenting skill development to all family members.
• Maintain a partnership approach with Case Workers/Case Coordinators to work effectively with families, children and young people.
• Assist, foster and provide direct services to families and children to:
• Provide practical support and encouragement, in line with the Support Plan, for families to:

Applications must include a covering letter addressing the following essential criteria and a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Relevant qualification related to position
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities and understanding of ATSI history
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of family support including parenting skill development
• Demonstrated ability to be part of a team and share knowledge and skills with others in order to deliver a quality service and achieve client outcomes
• Demonstrated interpersonal and written as well as verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to empowering and respecting children and young people
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe environments for children and young people and protect them from abuse and neglect

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• WA Working with Children Card
• Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)
• WA Drivers Licence
• Department of Communities Screening (we'll help successful candidates to apply)

WORKING WITH WUNGENING - JOB BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

In addition to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many benefits of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:

• 37.5 Hour week
• 4 wellness days per year
• 3-day additional Christmas shutdown leave
• 4-week top-up maternity leave
• Excellent Salary Packaging options available
• Long Service after 6 years
• Mentoring and training opportunities
• Clear pathways for advancement

Join us in creating a healthy, safe, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

Applications must include a covering letter addressing the essential criteria and a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.

Applications close Friday 28th February 2025

All enquiries should be directed to Erica Yarran, Partnership Integration Coordinator on 0467 005 976

Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment.

We reserve the right to close applications and appoint prior to the nominated closing date.