Position : CasualLocation : PrestonSalary :$80,006 - $85,798 + SUPER + NFP Salary PackagingThe OrganisationThe Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia.
The VACCA team is committed to the organisation's visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.Our strength lies with our people.About the roleThe Case Support Worker delivers culturally respectful assistance to clients and/or carers, aiding in tasks like transportation, appointment attendance, and participation in educational, therapeutic, cultural, or leisure activities within the client's Case plan and allocated funding.
The Case Support Worker works alongside the Care Services teams (TCP, Kinship, Foster Care).
The Case Support Worker will collaborate with the relevant Case Manager and Team Leader, who lead planning for the children and families receiving support.About YouDemonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA' vision and purposeDemonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communitiesAbility to engage and build and maintain connections with Aboriginal children and families using culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, strength-based approach.Understanding of child protection and out-of-home care systems, including permanency and reunification goals.Sound administration skills, including the ability to record case notes, maintain files,



use computer databases.DesirableExperience within the Out of Home Care industry.Tertiary qualification within Social Sciences/Community servicesRequirementsYou must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver's Licence, a current employment Working with Children Check card and a clear National Police CheckCurrent COVID-19 vaccination – strongly recommendedFlexibility to work casual hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.Willingness to enrol or complete relevant community services studies.What we can offer youA supportive setting that includes comprehensive inductionThe support of regular internal supervisionProfessional development and training opportunitiesAttractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay17.5% loading on annual leaveAccess to agency vehicles for all work-related travelAccess to Employee support and wellbeing programsPaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentOpportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and cultureFitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this programWe strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to applyApplication closes by 16th September **** - This ad is subject to close upon completion of the recruitment processWe are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy
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📌 Care Services - Casual Case Support Worker (Victoria)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
📍 Victoria