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SalaryPort Lincoln
Salary Range $82,063 | 6 Month Contract
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
Based in our Port Lincoln office this role focuses on, Community Support, training and ongoing support of foster carers across regional South Australia. Sourcing carer options for placement, the provision of culturally appropriate support for AFSS foster carers who have Aboriginal children and young people in their care; and a targeted referral and placement function to match and place Aboriginal children and young people.
The role also involves intensive home based support work and advocacy for foster carers caring for Aboriginal children and young people who are unable to live with their birth families. AFSS Foster Carers provide a secure, stable and positive environment that caters for the physical, emotional and wellbeing needs of the children in their care.
Who we are looking for
You will be passionate about advocating for and improving the lives of Aboriginal Children and their health and wellbeing. You will provide support to the AFSS Foster Carers who look after children and young people who come into care. You will work with AFSS Foster Carers and help them find solutions to provide safety and improved wellbeing for the children in their care.
You will have a strong commitment to social justice. You will be energetic and engaging and able to persevere in the face of adversity. To succeed in this demanding but rewarding role you will need strong relationship building and communication skills. You will also be responsible for ensuring quality case recording and completing data reports.
To be successful you will need
- A South Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- An NDIS Employment Clearance
- National Police Check
- A minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or Enrolled in.
- A current South Australian Drivers Licence
- Unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia
- A Safe Environments for Children and Young People – Through their eyes Certificate
- Confirmation of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or medical exemption
Don’t have a WWCC? You can apply on-line at www.screening.sa.gov.au
Ideally you will have
- Qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences or Community Services, or similar; or appropriate demonstrated knowledge and competencies
Working in a not for profit agency you can salary sacrifice 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 (that reflects the Key Result Area’s found 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 Angela Backman on 0408 136 *** (Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm)
Applications close 9am Thursday 21 March 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.
