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Form of workAbout KWY…
KWY is a leading South Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Not for Profit Organisation and is focused on creating a place for healing and change. KWY has developed a highly specialised suite of programs focusing on positive outcomes for Aboriginal families and Communities. Cultural ways of healing and engagement are embedded throughout our programs and provide unique ways of improving outcomes and wellbeing, reducing risk and increasing safety.
KWY is a rapidly growing organisation, in this role you will have an opportunity to be part of a unique organisation that offers competitive remuneration with a friendly and inclusive work culture.
About the position...
The Family Practitioner Support works across several KWY service delivery/outreach family support programs and is responsible for the support of adults, children, young people and extended kin where appropriate and as needed. The Family Practitioner will provide a complex case management approach to therapeutic support, advocacy, referrals, contributing to multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The KWY Family Practitioner Support is a highly experienced and competent worker, who delivers dedicated support and services to individuals and families allocated within the service. The worker is responsible for contributing to improvements in the quality, safety and community needs-driven distribution of services that meet the needs of Aboriginal children, young people, and their families, this work is carried out by visiting families at their home or other suitable outreach locations. The person in this role will support practitioners, including taking client lead when staff take leave and or when directed. This may include supporting and where directed running small groups.
About you...
The successful applicant will possess skills, experience, and knowledge in working with Aboriginal people to address Child Protection and Domestic and Family Violence concerns. The applicant will operate within a therapeutic, trauma-informed framework. The applicant would have demonstrated knowledge of case management and working with Aboriginal families.
About the pay...
- Positions are classified under the SCHADS award, with a salary range of $82,045.60 - $88,277.80
- The position is available full time
- In addition, as a registered Not for Profit/Charity, we offer excellent salary packaging options through CBB which can significantly increase your take-home pay.
About the benefits...
- Competitive remuneration
- Salary packaging tax benefits, meal entertainment benefit, novated leasing and more.
- Fantastic workplace culture, led by Aboriginal management
- Strong values-based organisation
- Excellent professional development options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Growing organisation with great career opportunities
- Work in a caring & collaborative team environment with people who are passionate about delivering a good service that supports the community.
- 4 weeks annual leave, plus an additional 7 days (pro rata) of gifted leave for eligible employees.
- Flexible leave provisions including access to 5 weeks paid parental leave in excess of the government scheme for eligible employees.
Other requirements…
- You must hold a current South Australian Drivers Licence or a licence which permits you to drive in South Australia.
- Successful candidates will be required to clear and maintain probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check (Police Clearance), Working with Vulnerable People Check and Working with Children Check (applicants need to hold a current WWCC to apply).
About applying...
- For the position descriptions, please email *****@kwy.org.au. Your cover letter must address the criteria outlined in the position description.
- Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit an application via Seek OR by emailing *****@kwy.org.au with your CV and cover letter. The email subject line must specify which position you are applying for.
- Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: Close of Business 22nd March 2024.
