October 23, 2024

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress

Alice Springs

FULL TIME & OTHER & CONTRACT

ABORIGINAL FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER (BACK ON TRACK)

Base Salary: $74,470 - $82,855(p.a.)
Total Effective Package: $93,499 - $102,934 (p.a.)*
Full Time, Contract
ABORIGINAL IDENTIFIED POSITION

Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

Competitive salaries, Generous salary packaging
Six (6) weeks' annual leave
Superannuation
A strong commitment to Professional Development
Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost
District allowance and Remote Benefits

Role Description
The Aboriginal Family Support Worker provides culturally safe case management advocacy, liaison, support and referral services to children aged 8 to 17years old, and their families, referred to Congress’ Back on Track (Bo T) Program. The program has a focus on working with young people and their families on criminal diversion, restorative justice, reengagement with education and training, and alternatives to youth detention. The position works collaboratively with Social Workers and a youth focused Psychologist under a bi-cultural pair model.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

Identifies an Aboriginal person; recognised and accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community
Qualification (Cert III or above) and experience in one or more of the following areas – family support, early childhood, education, or health or working towards qualification
Knowledge of the local Aboriginal community with an ability to engage with a diversity of Aboriginal families across different language groups.
Demonstrated experience and skills in providing support to vulnerable families with young children and the understanding of child development and the impact of trauma on children including neglect
Demonstrated capacity to use a computer for data entry and case note recording

For more information on the position please contact:

Farley Fraser - Coordinator Youth Services and Back on Track Program on
0490 044 405 or e-mail: farley.fraser@caac.org.au
or
Pauline Hickey Manager Youth & Family Services on
0438981098 or e-mail: pauline.hickey@caac.org.au

Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch.