Salary: PSO4.1 – $81,912 per annum FTE: Part Time or Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Location: Darwin Commencement: ASAP Positions: 2 positions available Applications close: 19 August 2024 This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position. POSITION OVERVIEW The North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency Ltd (NAAJA) aims to empower Aboriginal people and advance the interests and aspirations of the Aboriginal community through the provision of a comprehensive range of legal and support services throughout the Northern Territory.
NAAJA Family Support focuses on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait people through the delivery of client-centred, strengths-based case management service provision.
In partnership with Territory Families, Housing and Communities, NAAJA Family Support are seeking a Northern Suburb-based Family Support Worker to support families with children and young people who have highly complex needs and are involved with/or are at risk of entering, the Youth Justice system.
The Preserve, Reunify and Rebuild (PRR) Program aims to deliver in-home practical supports that build parenting capacity, family functioning and life skills.
This includes in-home culturally secure and trauma informed practical supports that build upon the existing strengths of families.
A Family Support Worker will provide support and assistance to families to:
help them keep their children safe, at home. reunify children in care with their birth family. provide practical support in the family home and in families' daily lives to help them build parenting skills and maintain a safe environment for children to grow up at home. Connect and refer families to the services they need and monitor their progress towards success. This position requires a person with a proven ability to lead high quality individual case management as well as a familiarity with the court system, child protection and social/systemic issues faced by Aboriginal people.
You will also have the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders and be able to develop professional and meaningful relationships with Aboriginal people and their families.
Qualifications in social work or a related discipline will be an advantage.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The Family Support Worker – Family Support Services shall report directly to the Family Support Coordinator, Preserve, Reunify And Rebuild (PRR) Program.
DUTIES Deliver in-home practical supports to families in the Greater Darwin Region which build parenting capacity, family functioning and life skills.
This includes in-home culturally secure, and trauma informed practical supports that build upon the existing strengths of families. Ensure services are delivered in a child centred and family focused way and that family participation and decision-making is central to and informs case planning and support. Focus on assisting families to identify their goals to build safe and nurturing family homes for their children.
Support them in connecting with the right services to address concerns and support them to build greater confidence in their parenting. Work closely with the Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities (TFHC) with a focus on sharing information to keep children safe and working together to help children stay safe at home. Network and connect with other providers across the local service system and foster sector.
Actively refer families to specialist services, once referred continue to support progress towards agreed outcomes. Use the Safe & Together model when working with families experiencing domestic violence and the Signs of Safety model when supporting families.
Mandated information sharing and membership on Multi-Agency Community and Child Safety Frameworks (MACCSF) is required. Any other duties as may reasonably be directed (falling within the scope and objective of this position description). How to Apply Please note: This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position. Applicants for this position must address the selection criteria in their written application, which should be sent to and CC .
Duties and selection criteria can be found here:20240819 DRW Family Support Worker FT PT DS.
or visit NAAJA's Careers page to view all current postings: NAAJA Careers.
Applications close 19 August 2024
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