Case Worker First Nations

About the Role The Families and Young People Services Team are currently looking for a Fixed-term (through to 6th Jan, 2025), Full-Time Case Worker in our Connected Families Program. This role is responsible for quality service delivery to children, young people, families and the community within the Connected Families Service. This position will provide support and case management for families, particularly First Nations Families engaged in the program, with a view to supporting highly vulnerable families to become stronger, capable and more resilient and improving overall wellbeing. $82,044 - $88,288 annually (award) plus superannuation plus generous salary packaging available What you’ll be doing Provide a range of intensive support services to highly vulnerable families Delivery of culturally inclusive services and case management Facilitate sustainable change to allow our families to become more capable and resilient and improving overall wellbeing Work collaboratively with your line manager to identify client needs and deliver appropriate services within available resources, continually assessing effectiveness and responding to changing needs and dynamics. Build and maintain trusting and meaningful working relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. Support and provide opportunities for life and personal skill development for clients by role modelling expected behaviours. About you As the successful applicant, you will possess: Degree in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology or related discipline from a recognised institution; or relevant Diploma or Certificate with previous relevant experience To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person and is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) Sound knowledge and understanding of the Queensland Child Protection system Demonstrated intermediate ability to use computer IT systems including MS Word and Excel Queensland Provisional Green or above Driver’s Licence Ability to obtain positive notice in the legislatively required personal history check in line with service stream compliance requirements Evidence of current vaccination against whooping cough or willingness to obtain prior to commencement, unless applicable exemption provided as per the relevant MC procedure Previous experience in strengths-based casework with complex families will be favourable Why Mercy Community Mercy Community a Catholic not-for-profit that provides a wide range of services supporting families and young people, people living with a disability and the elderly. All our work is driven by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity & Empowerment. At Mercy Community, we support our employees to reach for opportunities both within their area of expertise as well as in a new field. Build a career with us and explore the possibilities of moving upwards into leadership roles or discover a new location across our broad geographic footprint. Being part of the Mercy Community team, means you have access to some fantastic benefits, such as: Increase your take home pay through the use of generous salary packaging - up to $18,550 per annum of your salary is available as a tax-free component Pay for your Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card when you need – saving you up to $144 if you need both cards! Provide you and your immediate family free, professional and confidential counselling services including specialised First Nations counsellors Depending on your role, you may also be eligible: For annual influenza and/or other vaccination reimbursements To receive pay bonus’ of $500 for successful employee referrals To cash out or purchase annual leave and to take advantage of extra leave entitlements We also ensure all our employees have access to a wide variety of excellent learning and development tools to continue your professional and personal development. This includes making sure you have access to a range of other career pathways and opportunities across Mercy. APPLY NOW! Please note we may contact applicants prior to closing date so not delay in applying. Mercy Community Services is a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. For any queries, please contact MCSCareers.Mailbox@mercycs.org.au.