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. Applications are invited to join our Home Based and Kinship Care team in the role of Caseworker Children’s Cultural Care. Caseworkers Home Based Care support and work with extended family and carers to provide the best care arrangements for Aboriginal children unable to live with their own parents, due to statutory intervention. In this role you will work with the families and both internal and external stakeholders to establish, monitor and strengthen supports, for the Kinship Care and Home Based Care placements, ensuring each child’s ongoing safety, stability and developmental needs are met. This is permanent full time position based at our Mildura office location. Key Selection Criteria Knowledge and understanding of Victorian Child Safe Standards. Experience in the case management of complex children, youth and families and knowledge of the Kinship Care, Kinship Reunification, Out of Home Care system, and Child Protection statutory requirements. Demonstrated ability to communicate, consult, liaise and negotiate with a broad range of people, both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal 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: Minimum relevant Certificate IV of Community Services. 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. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Justine Leeder on , quoting Ref No. 1269202.
