Community Engagement Worker - Boorloo Country / RivervaleAboriginal Family Legal Services aims to provide free, culturally secure, legal and support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims and survivors of family violence and / or sexual assault.This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. AFLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is identified under Section 50(D) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. AFLS seeks to recruit an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander into this position.We are seeking a Full Time Community Engagement Worker (CEW) in our office on Boorloo country. This role will be required to do regular travel to surrounding communities.The Community Engagement role forms a liaison between victims of Aboriginal family violence and the services provided by Aboriginal Family Legal Services (AFLS).BENEFITSSalary Packaging up to $15,899.00 per annum (which increases your take home salary amount)Free support services including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an internal counsellor5 weeks annual leave per annumROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Promoting our service within the Perth Metropolitan area by referring clients to AFLS solicitors for legal representationUndertaking community legal education and facilitating general support servicesProvision of administrative duties relevant to the upkeep of client data with an exceptional understanding of confidentialityWorking independently and within a team to coordinate and present at remote community programs; including the ability to travel to these communitiesESSENTIAL CRITERIAAbility to travel for outreach servicesExcellent written and oral communication skillsSound computer skillsExperience in dealing one-on-one with clientsAn understanding of Aboriginal family violence, domestic violence, and sexual assaultAbility to interact with Aboriginal people by way of working with clients and the wider community in relation to violence and sexual assaultAbility to provide information & education to clients and the wider communityExperience working in a team environmentDESIRABLEExperience working with victims / survivors of family abuseExperience working in a legal officeESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSWorking with Children’s CheckWe are committed to creating an environment that is culturally safe for our clients. As such, we are actively seeking applications from Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander candidates for this position.Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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