Family Services - Case Manager

• Position : Permanent - Full Time
• Location : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary : $82,045 - $88,277 based on experience, plus super

The OrganisationThe Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation's visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.Our strength lies with our people.About the roleJoin our Family Services team as a Case Manager, supporting Aboriginal families referred to the VACCA program. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, culturally sensitive support. Work closely with parents, carers, key partners, and stakeholders to address the unique needs of Aboriginal children and families. Empower families to share their stories and actively participate in decision-making through trauma-informed engagement and planning, promoting self-determination.About YouDemonstrated commitment to VACCA's values and vision is essential. You must be able to work respectfully and competently with Aboriginal young people, their families, and communities to foster and maintain cultural connections. A deep understanding of the impact of colonisation, intergenerational trauma, and related issues on Aboriginal families, especially those involved with Child Protection, is required. The role demands the ability to apply evidence-informed practices, including Cultural and Common Elements.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills are vital, along with the ability to work independently and within a small team while maintaining up-to-date case notes. You should be adept at building trusting relationships and supporting families, children, and young people in setting and achieving goals. Experience in collaborating with other organisations to achieve mutually agreed outcomes is necessary.Qualifications include a Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Community Services, Social Work, or substantial experience in these fields.What we can offer you

• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
• The support of regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work and build connections with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available in this program

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to applyApplications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.Please click here to download the position description for this role.Application closes by 16 July 2024We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy