Description:
RAATISCC are looking for a committed, skilled and passionate individual to join our friendly RAATSICC team as a Family Support Worker - Level 3 – Family Wellbeing Program - Lockhart River. - (can be Cairns based)
Our Organisation:
RAATSICC is committed to the development and maintenance of a workplace culture that delivers culturally relevant and professional programs to clients with integrity.
Position Purpose:
The Family Support Worker’s role is to support the Family Wellbeing Program by providing case management practices to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to build their capacity to safely care and protect children experiencing vulnerability.
The Opportunity:
• This position is Full-time and can be based in Cairns or within a designated Cape York community.
• Provide professional case management practices to clients experiencing violence, substance misuse, homelessness and other vulnerabilities
• Maintain client data records and adhere to confidentiality policies and practices.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.
About You:
• Compassionate, with a strong commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait families.
• Highly organised and dependable, capable of making quick, sound decisions in response to immediate needs.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively within a team.
• Resilient and empathetic, able to handle sensitive situations with professionalism.
• Be willing to regularly travel to Cape York communities that RAATSICC proudly deliver services and programs if the successful applicant is Cairns based.
If you are committed to working to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities – look no further!
We offer leave loading, salary packaging and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as ongoing professional development opportunities.
Applicants must have previous experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain a valid Working With Children Check (Blue Card) and a current Drivers Licence.
A position description can be viewed on our website www.raatsicc.org.au under the "work with us tab".
To Apply: Click the apply button on SEEK and provide a Resume and Cover Letter