Case Support Worker

The role of the Case Support Worker is to work cooperatively with case managers and under the direction of the team leader to ensure that culturally appropriate court-ordered contact is maintained between children and their families. The case support worker will provide transport for children and/or supervision of the contact as required, as well as providing transport for other purposes to support the child's needs.

The case support worker will also undertake a variety of case work and administration tasks under the direction of the case workers or team leader, such as assisting with referrals, making phone calls, researching supports, etc.

About Us

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organization that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community and is the largest of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organization's vision and values, passionately providing support, service, and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable community members.

Our Aboriginality distinguishes us from other community organizations, and we pride ourselves on our friendly, supportive, and inclusive culture. We want everyone to feel welcome at VACCA. This inclusivity enables us to deliver positive outcomes that lead to ongoing change.

Our strength lies with our people.

What we can offer:

If you join the VACCA team, you can expect:

• 5 weeks of annual leave
• Access to child protection and VACCA training programs
• Extensive support and training from VACCA's in-house legal service
• Learning and development opportunities, including formal qualifications to expand your knowledge and career
• Generous leave entitlements, including paid maternity leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, and compassionate leave
• The opportunity to participate in cultural events and activities
• A warm, supportive, and inclusive team environment and organizational culture.

About you:

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values underpinning VACCA's vision and purpose, with the capacity to champion these internally and externally
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, with a commitment to ongoing learning, and a high awareness of issues impacting Aboriginal communities
• Experience working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children in the child and family sector
• Knowledge of child development and childhood trauma
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy

If you are passionate about the role described above, don't delay. Click APPLY to start your journey with VACCA. All applications must include a cover letter, current resume, and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria, available in the position description.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Application closes 3rd of July 2023.

You can visit www.vacca.org.au to review our current vacancies, programs, and news about our organization's growth.

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, and thriving Aboriginal communities. We aim to treat every individual with dignity, respecting all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and spiritual beliefs.

VACCA is a child-safe organization committed to 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 employment and periodically thereafter.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a smoke-free workplace policy.