AddressWUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION - Healing Mind, Body & Spirit
Aboriginality is a genuine requirement of this position as defined under Section (50d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Coordinator this position will be part of a larger team seeking to implement a culturally responsive model of Out of Home Care providing Group Foster Care and Community Foster Care options across Perth’s Metropolitan areas.
You will work with the team to provide robust practice excellence in working with Aboriginal Children, Young People, Family, and Communities. You will foster a learning culture within the team, being pro-active in supporting staff to implement quality practice, while facilitating opportunities for training and professional development. You will be an active contributor to the continuous improvement of the service and contribute to service reports as required by funding bodies.
Specifically, this role is a rostered position and involves overnight and weekend work, your primary focus will be to ensure that ALL Children and Young People are supported to have immersion into their culture within their care arrangement and strong, meaningful connections with their families and communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Group Home and/or Foster Carer Teams to plan and deliver a culturally appropriate, child-focussed daily routine with structured and responsive activities with the Care Team.
- Encourage and model effective communication and problem-solving skills, to ensure that the Children and Young People have a voice regarding this care arrangement and future care arrangements, including communicating feedback from children in the care arrangement early and often to support real time solutions.
- Ensure confidentiality of information in relation to children, staff, and other stakeholders as it relates to the care arrangement.
- Provide support to children experiencing challenging situations and behaviours from a Sanctuary Model and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention practice orientation.
- Maintain accurate, current case notes, statistics and other resident records and files.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- A courageous ‘can-do’ attitude as an integral leader of a transformational program that will change the Out of Home Care experience for Aboriginal Children; Young People; Families and Communities.
- Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position as defined under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
- A relevant Qualification and/or experience in a related field.
- Experience providing support to Children and Young People in residential settings, including understanding how to implement a culturally appropriate daily living skills program into the houses.
- Ability to engage with Children and Young People, to work with them and their carers to manage their day to day lives and tasks associated i.e calendar of daily activities, school schedule, recreational activities etc.
- Good self-care and reflective practice skills, knowledge of personal and professional boundaries.
- Commitment to working as part of a team to ensure a consistent model of care.
- Excellent communication skills; with a focus on communicating with the Children and Young People in the care arrangement.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- WA Working with Children Card
- National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)
- WA drivers licence
- Department of Communities Screening
ABOUT OUR OUT OF HOME CARE PROGRAM - NGALLA BIDEE MIA (OUR WAY HOME)
“Every Aboriginal child living safely with their family”
It is Wungening’s belief that there is no better place for children than living with family. This stems from the knowledge that many Aboriginal families and communities at their core are inherently safe. Sadly, past historical policies have impacted on many traditional cultural practices, in modern day the impact of this can mean for some children and young people they cannot ‘live at home’.
Aboriginal Children and Young People are significantly overrepresented in the Child Protection and Out of Home Care Systems. It is Wungening’s intention through Ngalla Bidee Mia whose core focus is a ‘family restoration model’ that we will support to create and lead solutions, that will help guide families, carers, and communities to grow and nurture moorditj djerripin koorlungas (strong happy children).
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
For nearly 35 years, Wungening has led the way with culturally secure programs. Our core focus is addressing the harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs on individuals, families and communities.
This is a unique career opportunity to make a real difference.
To heal mind, body and spirit, we now proudly provide:
- Alcohol and other drug programs
- A refuge for women and children escaping family violence
- A culturally responsive emergency relief program
- Reintegration and accommodation support (justice)
We also lead a suite of cross-agency alliances, supporting:
- Reintegration into community after release from prison
- In-home support services aimed at keeping children safe at home
- Pathways to housing for the homeless
- Out of Home Care Services
Committed to Aboriginal-led solutions, our board of directors and CEO are all Aboriginal people. We currently work from 14 metro locations and employ over 200 staff.
Join us in achieving our vision: healthy communities our way.
JOB BENEFITS
In addition to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many benefits of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:
- 37.5 Hour week
- 2 wellness days per year
- 3-day additional Christmas shutdown leave
- 4-week top-up maternity leave
- Excellent Salary Packaging options available
- Long Service after 6 years
- Mentoring and training opportunities
- Clear pathways for advancement
Join us in creating a healthy, safe, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS
Applications must include a one page covering letter addressing the essential criteria, plus a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.
Applications close Friday 5th July 2024.
For further information, please contact Mable Hayles, Manager Ngalla Bidee Mia (OoHC) for a confidential discussion on (08) 9221 1***.
Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment.
We reserve the right to close applications and appoint prior to the nominated closing date.
