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SalaryFull Time |Salary Range - $ 93,880
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply
Your new employer
Aboriginal Family Support Services is a lead, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years.
Your new role
Our facilities in Ceduna operate 24/7 and in conjunction with the Manager, AFSS Ceduna, the Coordinator will lead and direct a team of Support Workers providing care and support in home-like accommodation for children and young people, ranging in age from infants to teens, who are unable to live with their families. This position works business hours Monday to Friday but also provides on-call support when needed.
Who we are looking for
You will be passionate about caring for; improving the lives of; and, be able to interact easily and comfortably with, Aboriginal children and young people. You will understand the impact of abuse and neglect on children and young people, and offer support when faced with challenging behaviours.
You will be self motivated, with high level communication skills and, have innovative problems solving skills. You will have the demonstrated ability to ensure the quality of service delivery and that work practice is culturally sound and of a high professional standard.
To be successful you will need
- A minimum Certificate IV in a relevant area of study and appropriate demonstrated knowledge and competencies
- A South Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- An NDIS Workers Check
- A current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
- Confirmation of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19
- Full working rights to work in Australia
- Demonstrated knowledge and competencies
Don’t have a WWCC? You can apply online at www.sa.gov.au/screening
Ideally You Will Have
- Safe Environment – Through Their Eyes (formerly Child Safe Environments)
- Qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences or Community Services or similar
Working in a not for profit agency you can salary package to increase your take home pay.
If this sounds like you view the J&P in the AFSS Employment section www.afss.com.au
Then: tell us in a 2 page cover letter (addressing the criteria in the J&P) why you’re a good fit for this job and send this with your resume to: ***********@afss.com.au
For more information please call Katharine Micka on 0419 497 *** (9am - 5pm Mon to Fri)
Applications close 9am on Friday 9 February 2024
We look forward to receiving your application, however if you do not provide a 2 page cover letter addressing your skills and experience against the Job and Person Specification, we are unlikely to consider your application. AFSS reserves the right to commence interviews prior to closing date and may fill the role if a suitable candidate is identified.
