Children and Families Intensive Support (CaFIS) Case Worker (Tennant Creek)

Children and Families Intensive Support (CaFIS) Case Worker (Tennant Creek)

23 Oct
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Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal
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Tennant Creek

23 Oct

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal

Tennant Creek

Help Strengthen Families and Create Positive Futures in the Barkly Region

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) is seeking passionate and dedicated Children and Families Intensive Support (CaFIS) Case Workers to join our Piliyintinji-ki Stronger Families team in Tennant Creek. This rewarding role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and families through culturally responsive family support and case management services

Position Summary:

As a CaFIS Case Worker, you will work alongside families who have been referred through Territory Families, Housing and Communities, health services, community organisations and self-referrals where children have been identified as being at risk of abuse and neglect. You will support families to build strengths, improve child safety and wellbeing, and achieve lasting positive outcomes through culturally appropriate interventions and case management.

Responsibilities:

- Developing and implementing family support and case management plans.
- Building strong relationships with children, families, kinship networks and communities.
- Supporting parents and carers to strengthen parenting skills and increase child safety and wellbeing.
- Advocating for families in accessing housing, education, health and community services.
- Collaborating with government and non-government stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
- Maintaining accurate case notes, reports and client records.
- Supporting culturally safe service delivery and community engagement activities.

Qualifications:





- A Diploma or higher qualification in Child, Family and Youth Interventions, Community Services, Counselling or a related field.
- Experience working within Aboriginal community health, family support or welfare services.
- Strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, values, protocols and child-rearing practices.
- Demonstrated case management experience within child and family services.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Solid administrative and report-writing abilities.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and client information management systems.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A current NT Driver's Licence.
- The ability to obtain an Ochre Card and satisfactory National Criminal History Check.

Desirable:

- - Knowledge of the Tennant Creek and Barkly Region.
- Ability to speak a local Aboriginal language.

Why Join Anyinginyi Health?

When you join Anyinginyi Health, you'll enjoy a rewarding career while making a genuine impact within the community.

Benefits include:

- 12% Employer Superannuation Contribution
- Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 per annum
- Relocation Assistance up to $5,000
- 6 weeks annual leave




- Up to 10 days personal/carer's leave each year
- Study allowance of up to $1,500 after 12 months' service
- Study leave opportunities
- Remote retention allowance of up $1,500 after 1 year of service and $3,000 after 2 years' service
- Annual remote travel allowance of $1,500
- Annual bilingual allowance of up to $1,500
- Free access to the Anyinginyi Health Clinic and prescriptions
- Free general dentistry (excluding laboratory costs)

About Anyinginyi Health

Established in 1984, Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation delivers holistic primary health care services to Aboriginal people across Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region. Our approach recognises the importance of culture, family and community in achieving positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

Special Measures

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position.

This position is designated Indigenous under Section 57 of the NT Anti-Discrimination Act. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply Now

To apply, please submit:

- A current resume
- A one-page cover letter addressing your suitability for the role
- Responses to the selection criteria

Applications can be submitted via the Anyinginyi Health website, job boards, or emailed to [email protected].

For further information, contact Human Resources on (08) 8962 2633.

"Ngarunyurr Parlpuru Munjarlki" – Prevention is the Solution

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📌 Children and Families Intensive Support (CaFIS) Case Worker (Tennant Creek)
🏢 Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal
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