Position Description

Position title: Community Worker, Program Family Violence Service – Ngarra Jarranounith Place

Employment status: Full Time, 38 hours - 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday

Position reports to: Senior Case Manager, Ngarra Jarranounith Place

Direct Reports: Nil

Unit Location: Wurundjeri Country– Preston, Vic

For further information about this role, contact: E: [email protected] OR 03 8456 3044

About Dardi Munwurro

OUR VISION
Dardi Munwurro (Strong Spirit) is a specialist Aboriginal family violence service. Our vision is to build stronger families and safer communities.
We aim to empower and inspire individuals to heal the past, acknowledge the present and create a positive vision for the future.

We do this by delivering a range of family violence programs to break the cycle of inter-generational trauma in Aboriginal families and communities.

OUR WORK
Dardi Munwurro was established in 2000 to provide group leadership training programs tailored to Aboriginal men and youth.
Our programs are designed to assist First Peoples to identify their emotions and personal strengths, and in doing so, discover their own responsibility.
We support First Peoples to express purpose and develop a vision for their future.

OUR STATEMENT
Building Stronger Families and Safer Communities

Our Values are - Diversity Accountability Respect Determination Integrity

DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE & PROGRAM
Program description and Role Key Responsibilities

Ngarra Jarranounith Place translates to Men’s Healing Place in Woi Wurung language.
The program is 16-week residential service designed to support men who use or are at risk of using family violence to make positive changes in their lives. The program is 16-week residential service designed to support men who use or are at risk of using family violence to heal and make positive changes in their lives. The program offers intensive one-on-one support and group activities that focus on supporting and addressing:

• Strong Spirit and Strong Culture
• Taking Responsibility
• Healthy Relationships

The program’s unique and holistic approach focuses on planning for the participant’s transition back into their community and where possible linking men into the Men’s Healing & Behaviour Change Programs located across Victoria.

The key responsibilities of the Community Worker are:
• Coordinate and contribute to the planning of behavioural change and healing activities that align with culture, healthy relationships and responsibility
• Conduct a culturally appropriate assessment and intake for participants who have been accepted into the Ngarra Jarranounith Place Program
• Providing high quality and culturally appropriate case management support for participants in the Ngarra Jarranounith Place Program
• Engagement of participants in intensive case work designed to address identified risk factors as well as individual goals
• Working with participants to develop exit plans (addressing housing, education/employment, health and wellbeing) and step-down support
• Contributing to the review of intake and assessment processes for participants referred to the Program, and decisions about men’s suitability and readiness to participate in the Program
• Develop, manage, review developing and update managing individual care plans for men and supporting and problem solving with them men to achieve their goals, access services they need, attend appointments, meet Court Orders, etc.
• Working closely with the Partner and Family Support Worker, to keep the family safe and support partner contact and access to children, if appropriate.
• Support men during the workshop camp or other healing activities, including their attendance at the Men’s Behaviour Change Groups, participation in volunteering, engaging in community events and building trust within the Aboriginal community.

Service delivery/ Practice Framework
• Maintain program awareness and presence by developing collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders in both statutory and non-statutory settings.
• Participate in core capability training, action learning and practice reflection opportunities to expand practice skills.
• To engage and build positive and constructive relationships with program participants.
• To deliver services consistent with program guidelines, relevant legislation and funding agreements.
• To maintain appropriate files, records and statistics to facilitate good practice and accountability.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume work environment
• Monthly data is accurately maintained and provided to management as required.
• Other duties as required.
• Participation in the MARAM training programs
• Leadership, teamwork, relationships and supervision

• Work effectively as part of a team, contributing to group outputs and reflective practice.
• Actively participate in regular supervision with the line manager, staff meetings and professional development opportunities.

Communication, Continuous Improvement and Professional Standards

• Ensure all written and verbal communication is professional and appropriate for the purposes of carrying out the responsibilities of your role and in accordance with the professional standards and values of the organisation.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement processes.
• Compliance with relevant legislation, Code of Conduct, policies and procedures of Dardi Munwurro.
• Fulfil the reporting and administrative requirements associated with the position.

Diversity, inclusion and culture

• Demonstrate respect and acceptance of diversity at all times.
• Interact with staff, participants and other stakeholders in a manner that is inclusive, respectful and non-discriminatory.
• Provide culturally appropriate support.

Key Organisational Accountabilities

• Adhere to the Dardi Munwurro Code of Conduct and Policy and Procedures at all times
• Participation in all induction and onboarding activities and required training, including First Aid, Child Safety and MARAM
• Support and participate in Dardi Munwurro’s strategic planning.
• Ensure appropriate use of resources
• Participate in debriefing and supervision support in accordance with Dardi Policy
• Demonstrated commitment to community participation and ongoing engagement with clients
• Carry out duties in a manner that does not negatively affect yours and the individual’s own safety or others by following the agreed procedures, reporting all incidents, injuries, near misses, as well as cooperating with any measures introduced in the workplace to improve Work Health & Safety
• Participate in the revision of organisational policies and procedures
• Participate in Dardi Munwurro meetings, training and professional development as required
• While at work, comply with requirements as noted in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
• Meet all the legislative requirements related to the position, including privacy requirements

Key Selection Criteria - Qualifications, skills and essential competencies
The successful candidates will require:
- Demonstrated understanding/lived-experience of the underlying issues that contribute to Aboriginal men using family violence
- Demonstrated experience delivering group activities, events and individual case work to people in the context of competing demands.
- Case management experience and/or a qualification in CERT IV, Diploma of Community Services, social work, criminal justice or other related fields
- Demonstrated experience in working with at risk Aboriginal young people and their families.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage effective relationships with diverse stakeholders including Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations, Police, health, mental health and AOD services providers, child and family services.
- Excellent time management, work planning and reporting skills.
- Ability to provide trauma-informed and culturally safe support to Aboriginal people and their families.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the service system and resources available to support young people with complex needs.
- Commitment to role-modelling Dardi Munwurro’s values of Diversity, Accountability, Respect, Determination and Integrity.
- Current Victorian Drivers’ License.
All candidates must satisfy a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. We are seeking to establish a gender inclusive team.

Child Safety

Dardi Munwurro is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a child safe organisation, employment with Dardi is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check to your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

How to apply
Please submit a copy of the following documents to [email protected]

• Cover letter outlining your interest in the role and outlining your experience and qualifications relate to the Key Selection Criteria for the position
• Resume
• Academic transcript (if applicable)