Who We Are Employed by our community, to work for our community: engaging, educating, and empowering individuals, families, and our community in their journey to self-determination. MDAS has embarked on a commitment to become a leading Aboriginal organisation known for its ability to make a practical difference to client’s lives, families and our community. This is underpinned by our LORE which is the foundation stone of who we are, what we do and why we do it. Our organisation’s services, people and culture will be guided through strong leadership and engagement with community and MDAS teams. Our Purpose Healing, supporting, serving, and protecting our communities throughout the Mallee Region. Healthy, resilient, and capable Aboriginal people and families who can be their very best selves and exercise true self determination. Caring for, strengthening, empowering, motivating and guiding our Mob. Your Role Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) is one of Victoria’s largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. We’re looking for a dedicated Caseworker Intensive & Integrated Family Services (IFS/InFS) to provide case management support to vulnerable Aboriginal children, young people, and their families. the Caseworker is responsible for undertaking assessments of the children, young people and their family using the Best Interest Case Practice framework. This includes developing child and family action plans with the family then implementing and reviewing progress towards achieving the agreed plans. A key focus of the role is to maintain children safely within the family home whilst building on the family’s strengths, resilience, connections to culture and to support healing. This includes working in partnership with the family and other services, particularly the Mallee Child First alliance to provide intensive services within the Best Interest Case Practice framework. This is a permanent, full time position based at our Swan Hill office location. Key Selection Criteria Demonstrated experience and understanding of child development, risk assessment, and family centred practices. A sound understanding of trans-generational trauma, community trauma and the adverse effects along with a sound understanding of the local Aboriginal community, family dynamics, child rearing practices and issues faced within the local community. With a strengths-based approach, demonstrated ability to solve problems based on operational knowledge and experience. Demonstrated understanding of therapeutic intervention underpinned by trauma attachment theory and resilience. Ability to communicate, consult, liaise and negotiate with a broad range of people both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people at all levels to achieve broad project objectives and goals. Ability to take action to provide services that are inclusive of Aboriginal people and engage in learning about other cultures to better establish relationships and improve services Qualification/s: Qualification of Certificate IV in Community Services or higher or undertake study during first 12 months in the role. Other Screening Requirements: Valid Driver's License that allows you to drive in Australia. Victorian Employee Working with Children Check card. National Police Check. MDAS is proudly a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of Aboriginal children and young people.
