AddressCasework Assistants (Identified), Youth Services - After Care
Narang Bir-Rong Aboriginal Corporation
- Full Time | Permanent, Ongoing | Penrith or St Peters location
This role is open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander only. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated person to work for Narang Bir-rong Aboriginal Corporation (Narang Bir-rong). Narang Bir-rong provides Family Support Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families in Western Sydney, Nepean Blue Mountains, Northern Sydney/Eastern Sydney/Sydney and connected communities as well as Out of Home Care placements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people who cannot remain at home due to abuse and/or neglect.
The role is full-time (35hrs) and all roles are based at our Penrith and St Peters offices.
BENEFITS
- We work a 35-hour week, which means you are flexible with your working hours and work a 7- hour day between 8am – 6pm with a 30-minute lunch break. This could mean you start at 9:30am and finish at 5pm or start at 9am and finish at 4:30pm!
- Opportunity to work from home during the Christmas school holidays to avoid costly vacation care programs and more time with your family.
- Employee incentive programs including staff retention bonuses, referral bonuses, monthly performance reward RDO’s, and monthly employee awards.
- Salary sacrifice is an option depending on your circumstances.
- A supportive team environment and many upcoming opportunities to grow and develop as the organisation continues to grow.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
This role is responsible for providing support to the Youth Services – After Care Casework team. This includes preparation and administrative duties for case plan meetings, maintaining files and record keeping.
The Casework Assistant is also responsible for providing support to Young People within the Youth Services program by facilitating transportation, booking appointments and liaising with external service providers.
After Care provides support to young people (aged 17 to 24) transitioning from care into adulthood.
NBAC PAY SCALES (ABOVE AWARD WAGE)
- Level 35-42
- $80,103 - $87,226 (Package includes leave loading and Superannuation)
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Aboriginality is a genuine qualification under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Valid NSW Driver’s license
- Probity checks including NSW Working with Children’s check & National Police Check
- Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination
- High level of oral and written communication skills and demonstrated report writing and use of Microsoft office programs including word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- High level of systems management including filing systems - physical and online.
- Experience of knowledge in child and family welfare and in foster care or a related area of alternate care for children is desirable, although not essential.
- Knowledge of issues surrounding abuse and neglect of children and the impact of trauma and children protection
- Varied professional and general life experience.
- Mature outlook and well-developed communication skills.
If you need further information, please contact Tarni via email ****@nbac.org.au using the subject line: Casework Assistant, Youth Services via Seek.
