Family Worker (Aboriginal Families)

What you’ll need to succeed…

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, proactive, experienced professional with relevant tertiary qualifications as well as experience in all areas of case management, group work facilitation and demonstrated abilities in working collaboratively with other professionals. 

Selection Criteria…

• To identify as an Australian Aboriginal, having been accepted as an Australian Aboriginal in the community you live
• Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in case management working collaboratively with Aboriginal communities and the provision of services to Aboriginal children, young people and families
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• Sound knowledge of local Aboriginal communities and an understanding of issues facing Aboriginal families and community
• Demonstrated ability to understand and have knowledge of Aboriginal kinship systems, and cultural issues and be committed to a high level of service to the Aboriginal community and share information/resources with JFDS staff
• Ability to identify community needs and service gaps, advocate for clients and be responsive to client/staff feedback
• Demonstrated ability to work within a strengths-based, client-centred framework & ability to build a good rapport with clients working in a sensitive and respectful manner
• Demonstrated experience in planning, delivering and evaluating group work activities
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse communities
• Demonstrated experience in developing sustainable collaborative partnerships with other services
• Computer skills and experience working with client information electronically
• Ability to preserve & maintain confidential information
• Demonstrated experience and understanding and working knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e. Keep Them Safe)
• Current driver’s licence and regular access to own comprehensively insured vehicle
• Current NSW Working with Children check clearance and willingness to participate in a National Police Background check

JFDS considers being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position and are authorised under Section14(d) and Section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 to set this as criteria for this role specifically.