About NAAJA

The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency is a leading not-for-profit organisation that provides legal services and advocacy to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Northern Territory. NAAJA’s legal practice provides high quality, culturally proficient and accessible advice, casework and court advocacy in both criminal and civil law.

What we offer

• Salary packaging options up to $18,450 per annum tax free
• Remote allowance of $3,300 per annum (if applicable)
• Annual airfare allowance
• 6 weeks annual leave
• 3 weeks personal leave
• Relocation allowance

About the role

Family Support focuses on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait people through the delivery of clientcentred, strengths-based case management service provision.In partnership with the department of Children and Families services, the NAAJA Family Support Service is seeking a family support worker to support families with children and young people who have highly complex needs and are involved with or are at risk of entering, the youth justice system.

The Preserve, Reunify and Rebuild (PRR) Program aims to deliver in-home practical supports that build parenting capacity, family functioning and life skills. This includes in-home culturally secure, and trauma informed practical supports that build upon the existing strengths of families, family functioning and life skills.

A family support worker will provide support and assistance to families to:

• help them keep their children safe, at home.
• reunify children in care with their birth family.
• provide practical support in the family home and in families’ daily lives to help them build parenting skills and maintain a safe environment for children to grow up at home.
• Connect and refer families to the services they need and monitor their progress towards success.

This position requires a person with a proven ability to lead high quality individual case management as well as a familiarity with the court system, child protection and social/systemic issues faced by Aboriginal people. You will also have the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders and be able to develop professional and meaningful relationships with Aboriginal people and their families. Qualifications in social work or a related discipline will be an advantage.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver in-home practical supports to families in the Greater Darwin Region which build parenting capacity, family functioning and life skills
• Focus on assisting families to identify their goals to build safe and nurturing family homes for their children. Support them in connecting with the right services to address concerns and support them to build greater confidence in their parenting.
• Network and connect with other providers across the local service system and foster sector. Actively refer families to specialist services, once referred continue to support progress towards agreed outcomes.
• Use the safe & together model when working with families experiencing domestic violence and the Signs of Safety model when supporting families. Mandated information sharing and membership on Multi-Agency Community and Child Safety Frameworks (MACCSF) is required.

What we're looking for

• Knowledge and understanding of the issues which affect Aboriginal people involved with the child protection system.
• Extensive experience in the provision of case management support to Aboriginal families.
• Demonstrated practical experience in managing a caseload of clients with challenging behaviours and/or complex issues.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team in a community organisation, maintain a team culture that is collaborative, positive, and supportive; and model conduct that is consistent with NAAJA values.
• Demonstrated skills and abilities in the preparation of clear, concise written communication, including the ability to analyse and extract relevant information for the purpose of preparing formal reports, assessments, and other relevant documentation.

Requirements

• Current drivers licence
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory working with children clearance (Ochre Card) upon commencement
• Satisfactory criminal history check and no history of disqualification from employment by a legal practice
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote areas

How to apply

Applicants for this position must submit a cover letter and resume addressing the essential criteria.

Enquiries can be sent to [email protected]. **Emailed applications not accepted**

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position.