AddressAblepoint Australia provides an exceptional level of service to NDIS participants and we are seeking fun-loving individuals (female preferred) to join our team and be involved in our community of NDIS participants and to assist them in thriving to achieve their goals.You are invited to apply to be a part of our team if you believe you have the attributes.
.Requirement:
Needs to have Certificate 3 or 4 in disability/individual support
Has driving license and needs to drive
Experience in mental disability sector or autistic patient experience min 6 months
THE ROLE
The Aboriginal Support Worker is First Nations Identified and directly engages with First Nations members of the community, acting as their initial contact via face-to-face and phone interactions. The role involves delivering culturally affirmative services, practices and outcomes for identifying their goals and needs, referring to alternative support agencies when needed.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
- Providing support services to clients presenting with a wide range of needs including: AOD, disability, health and wellbeing, domestic violence, mental health and isolation.
- Deliver case management activities in accordance with BCF’s practice approach, working through individualised plans to deliver outcomes that holistically and flexibly meet individual goals and needs.
- Delivering high quality services and community engagement, facilitating positive educational and social experiences and provision of cultural advice to peers and welfare team.
- Develop a business case for increasing understanding, value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and rights within our organisation.
- Provide assistance and suggest processes and training to enhance staff comprehension of the importance and meaning behind cultural protocols, encompassing Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country protocols.
- Work with key Stakeholders, Traditional Owners, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, diverse community members and community organisations to ensure inclusive engagement and positive outcomes
- Build strong relationships with partner agencies through strengths focused engagement including building relationships with local communities, kinship groups and with elders
WE NEED YOU TO HAVE:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Science or Community Development/Services
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Intermediate level – MS applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
BENEFITS
- caring, supportive and family-focused environment
- work with a great group of people who care about giving back to the community and the clients that we serve
- close to public transport and / or free off street parking
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred)
- National Police Certificate (Preferred)
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Summary of role requirements:
- Flexible hours available
- No experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 03 May 2024
