**Improving Employment Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People**
MacKillop Family Services is committed to supporting the employment and career advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To achieve this goal, we are implementing Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) for this position.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply and prefer them for this role.
In addition, a $5000 remote allowance is available for all Pilbara employees.
About the Role:
The Family Support Worker will work closely with carer families in their homes to provide regular in-home support and assistance. This will include accompanying carers to appointments and helping them access community groups and activities.
The Family Support Worker will also provide ongoing support after school and in the evening to assist the family. Additionally, they will be responsible for continuous assessment in consultation with allocated case workers.
The Programs work alongside parents and family carers in the Pilbara region who have children in their care to improve safety and connectedness with local community services.
The major emphasis of the Program is to provide high-quality support services based on a thorough understanding of the child while supporting carers. A case plan will be developed for each family, and the position will work closely with MacKillop case managers to deliver the service.
This is an ongoing Full-Time opportunity based in Newman, WA within our Intensive Family Support/ Family Care Support Services Program. The position reports to the Coordinator Pilbara Services.
Key Selection Criteria:
* A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values, as well as awareness of current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and their families.
* An appropriate qualification and/or experience in the human services or related discipline.
* Demonstrated ability in working as part of a team.
* Knowledge of vulnerable children, young people, and families, including an understanding of the impact of trauma, attachment, and child development.
* Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and liaising with other agencies and the community.
* An understanding of the child protection and out-of-home care service system.
To be successful in this role, you must address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description as part of your application.
Our Offer:
* An hourly rate of $37.35 to $40.05 as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 3, dependent on qualification and experience.
* Salary packaging - we can help you maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, reducing the amount of tax you pay.
* Paid Training, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary, and Cultural Awareness training.
* Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family.
* Employee Assistance Program - free access to a wide range of options, including counselling and coaching, relating to social, financial, physical, and mental health.
* Supportive Environment - monthly meetings with your direct manager.
* Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop's work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported framework that brings our values to life.
You must have a valid and current Driver's Licence, Satisfactory Criminal History Check, Valid Employee Working with Children Check, and Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk-assessed / client-facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
Our Commitment:
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity, respecting the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organization to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position.
Note: Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately, so please submit your application as soon as possible.