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We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Multicultural Worker to join our Foster Care Team to provide culturally inclusive placements for children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The role will be based in our Kent Town office and will report to the Operations Manager of Foster Care Services.
The duties of this role include:
- Develop, implement and promote strategies for a service model to provide culturally sensitive foster care placements for CALD children.
- Identify and plan initiatives for improving organisational service delivery practices for CALD placements.
- Develop and deliver training to staff and foster carers to enhance the provision of culturally responsive services
- Contribute to the development of a recruitment strategy to recruit and retain carers from CALD backgrounds.
- Develop training and professional development opportunities for Foster Care staff to increase their awareness of cross cultural issues and practice in relation to support and assessment of foster carers.
What's in it for you?
Lutheran Care values all its staff by ensuring that they are well supported through paid maternity and paternity leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service, access to internal and external training opportunities, annual staff conference, professional development days, annual volunteer celebrations and an innovative and caring culture.
Want to know more? Head to our website for the full position description.
Lutheran Care is committed to providing a child safe environment therefore you will require a valid DHS Working With Children Check and a current Safe Environments for Children & Young People certificate. You must hold a current and unrestricted South Australian Drivers License and possess a registered roadworthy vehicle available for work use (employees reimbursed for work travel).
Benefits:
Lutheran Care values all its staff, students and volunteers and ensure they are well supported through paid maternity and paternity leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service, access to internal and external training opportunities, annual staff conference and professional development days, annual volunteer celebrations and an innovative and caring culture.
Applications must include a Cover Letter and a current Resume.
For further information and instructions on how to apply, including a Job Description please visit our website at: https://www.lutherancare.org.au/vacancies/
Applications close 17 March 2024
Lutheran Care is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and those from culturally diverse communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
