Cultural Support Specialist (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander). Permanent Full Time - Dubbo or Orange We have a commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by hearing their voices and taking action in partnership with community direction. We are committed to supporting and increasing opportunity and improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities. We value your cultural heritage and so do our clients. It is vital for our clients to be able to connect with our employees who actively support them and are connected to land and country.
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the role
As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Support Specialist, you will ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people remain connected to family, community and culture, provide strong advocacy to ensure their voices are heard and develop a strong sense of connection and belonging. You will also play a key role in developing, monitoring and implementing Aboriginal cultural support plans for children and young people living within an Out of Home Care setting.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity based on Wiradjuri country in either Dubbo or Orange. There is some travel required to work closely with children and young people across the Western NSW region, with a company vehicle provided for this.
Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of cultural support plans for children and young people in out-of-home care Promote and drive LWB's transition of Aboriginal children in LWB's out of home care program to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations. Participate on carer and intake panels as an Aboriginal Independent Panel Member to provide cultural advice and recommendations. Attend home visits to provide cultural support to children, young people and carers Provide crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and young people in the case of placement breakdown Support and promote engagement with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities and community groups. Skills & Experience Certificate IV or higher in Community Services or a related discipline Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent Demonstrated experience working with individuals, families and communities, ideally with children and young people in an out of home care environment. Knowledge of issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including peers, employees and external agencies Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check.
Benefits Discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around Generous Salary Packaging benefits - $18,550 per year, tax free! Company Vehicle + Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) provided How to Apply Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Kristy Crowe at ******
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 10th November 2024. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
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