Job Description

Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care Case Support Worker (Identified)

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Please note: This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

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About BDAC

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BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).

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BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.

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BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.

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What We Are Offering

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- Full time
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- Fixed term 12 monthsPay aligned with SCHADS Grade 3 Level 1 - $38.65 per hour
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- Access to Salary Packaging
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- 12% Superannuation
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- Supportive work environment
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- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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About the Position

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Reporting to the Snr Case Manager, the Case Support Worker will support the ACAC team with a range of tasks including, accompanying Case Managers on visits, transportations and administrative tasks as delegated, Transporting children and supervising family times.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Establish and maintain healthy working relationships with service providers, case managers, families and children.
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- Operate within a statutory framework and adhere to procedures at all times.
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- Make records of observations and assessments using the Client Relationship Information System (CRIS) and use a range of IT/web-based applications in accordance with guidelines and privacy principles.
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- Attend Children's Court of Victoria and other relevant courts and tribunals and give evidence as required.
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- Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and relevant policies.
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- Undertake the supervision of contact visits between children/young people and their families and carers, as allocated by the supervisor. Ensuring that the supervision and support of family contact sessions are consistent with Best Interest Principles.
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- Transport and accompany children to appointments, activities and events.
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- Complete administration tasks as requested including the collation of documents and drafting of court applications.
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About You

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- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Culture and the ACCHO environment.
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- Demonstrated skill in building strong professional relationships with children and families.
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- Knowledge of child and adolescent development and strategies for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.
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- Understanding of self-care and resilience when working with children and families in crisis and who have experienced trauma.
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- Ability to receive instruction and ensure tasks are completed to a high standard.
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- Computer skills, ability to use a range of software and IT based reporting systems
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- Ability to prepare high quality plans, letters, emails and reports, ensure written communications achieve their purpose.
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- Ability to manage competing demands in a structured thoughtful manner.
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- Ability to transport children, conduct home visits and willingness to travel for training.
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- Experience within the Children Youth and Families sector.
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- Ability to work after hours (when required)
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Mandatory Requirements

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Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed.

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For more information about this position please see the Position Description which can be accessed via our website www.bdac.com.au or contact our human resources team on(03) 5442 4***orsend an email through to***********@bdac.com.au

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Please note: This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Prospect Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

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📌 Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care Case Support Worker (Identified) (Bendigo)
🏢 Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative
📍 Bendigo