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. About Us Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) is one of Victoria’s largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations delivering a range of culturally appropriate services to support the health, wellbeing and empowerment of Aboriginal people and Community across the Mallee region. We are committed to providing a welcoming, respectful and culturally safe environment for all clients, staff and visitors. About the Role Support Aboriginal families to confidently nurture their children's early learning and development as a Koori Family's First Educator Practitioner (KFFE Practitioner). Using a strengths-based approach that empowers parents/carers, as first educators of their children, in this role as a KFFE Practitioner you will support families through the implementation of culturally appropriate evidence based positive parenting support programs. This includes creating a culturally safe environment for families and children to learn, supporting positive parent-child interactions and development of parenting skills, supporting child development and school readiness. You will also provide information about services including maternal child health, playgroup, and early childhood education services including kindergarten This is a permanent full time position based at our Mildura office location. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Key Selection Criteria Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to assist families attend key appointments/services/professional, both internally and externally to help in achieving goals outlined in their Family Support Plans. Ability conduct home visits as required and at times assist with the transportation needs of clients ensuring their ability to attend necessary appointments. Demonstrated ability to act as a key conduit and contact point between the child, the family and other professional services ensuring relevant information is shared between all without jeopardising confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to fulfill program requirements regarding case notes, reporting, and other data records including the use and maintenance of records on relevant IT systems. 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: Certificate IV in 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.
