Aboriginal Family Support Worker

1 month ago

Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Full time

Role Description

The Aboriginal Family Support Worker provides culturally safe case management advocacy, liaison, support and referral services to children aged 8 to 17 years old, and their families, referred to Congress' Back on Track (BoT) Program. The program has a focus on working with young people and their families on criminal diversion, restorative justice, reengagement with education and training, and alternatives to youth detention.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide culturally safe case management advocacy, liaison, support and referral services to children and their families.
  • Work collaboratively with Social Workers and a youth focused Psychologist under a bi-cultural pair model.
  • Engage with a diversity of Aboriginal families across different language groups.
  • Provide support to vulnerable families with young children and understand child development and the impact of trauma on children including neglect.
  • Use a computer for data entry and case note recording.
  • Hold a current NT Drivers Licence or be able to obtain one.

Requirements

  • Identify as an Aboriginal person and be recognised and accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community.
  • Hold a qualification (Cert III or above) and experience in one or more of the following areas – family support, early childhood, education, or health or working towards qualification.
  • Have knowledge of the local Aboriginal community.

About Central Australian Aboriginal Congress

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is a leading provider of health and wellbeing services to Aboriginal people in Central Australia. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of our community.

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