Who We Are

Employed by our community, to work for our community: engaging, educating, and empowering individuals, families, and our community in their journey to self-determination.

MDAS has embarked on a commitment to become a leading Aboriginal organisation known for its ability to make a practical difference to client’s lives, families and our community.

This is underpinned by our LORE which is the foundation stone of who we are, what we do and why we do it.

Our organisation’s services, people and culture will be guided through strong leadership and engagement with community and MDAS teams.

Our Purpose

Healing, supporting, serving, and protecting our communities throughout the Mallee Region.

Healthy, resilient, and capable Aboriginal people and families who can be their very best selves and exercise true self determination.

Caring for, strengthening, empowering, motivating and guiding our Mob.

Your Role

The role of the Residential Care Worker (Casual) is to support the healing and recovery of Aboriginal young people residing in the Residential Care Facility. The Residential Care Workers are required to implement a variety of therapeutic and cultural groups/interventions to support young people to build positive relationships.

The Residential Care Workers are required to promote and maintain a safe and supportive environment, in line with the MDAS Therapeutic Residential Care Framework, that provides the young person with structure and encourages them to learn and practice new skills and behaviours. Participation in shift work and all aspects of the programs timetable is a key responsibility.

Key Selection Criteria

Demonstrated ability to engage with children/young people who may be demonstrating challenging behaviours and/or trauma related behaviours associated with the child abuse and/or neglect

Ability to solve problems based on operation knowledge and experience, and following a continuous improvement process, in line with policy procedures and therapeutic approach and frameworks to work well within others in the pursuit of team goals and share information.

Experience in communicating and negotiating with a broad range of people both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people at all levels to achieve broad project objectives and goals

A sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Culture and Values and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal people.

Demonstrated strong administrative skills, with effectiveness in developing tasks and managing resources to achieve targets within set time frames

Qualification/s:
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or willing to obtain the qualification.

Other Screening Requirements:
Valid Drivers License that allows you to drive in Australia.
Victorian Employee Working with Children Check card.
National Police Check.