About the role
1 x Full Time – 1FTE and 1 x Part Time .5FTE
About the role
The Aboriginal Therapeutic Case Worker will work as part of the Elizabeth Morgan House (EMH) Pre and Post Release Services Team supporting the implementation and delivery of our pre and post release services to Aboriginal women and trans and gender diverse people exiting prison. EMH is working in partnership with Drummond Street Services to deliver these services.
The pre and post release program delivers a range of integrated and targeted services to eligible women and trans and gender diverse people exiting prison. These services take a holistic approach and work towards improving the social and emotional wellbeing of people as a strategy to reduce recidivism and incarceration. The service will be delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of qualified and skilled practitioners, with and affirmative employment and training framework for people with lived experience of the criminal justice system including women and Aboriginal people.
The Aboriginal Therapeutic Case Worker, with support from the team, will also provide secondary consultation, reflective practice, training and co-work to other staff and programs across EMH and the sector.
Your responsibilities
- Deliver all pre and post release program activities in collaboration with Drummond Street.
- Provide a range of evidence-informed services by leading and supporting practice in a transdisciplinary team environment to achieve positive outcomes for pre and post release clients.
- Provision coaching and mentoring to the Cultural Support Worker with a focus on the development of service outcomes for clients and the quality practice and performance management of staff individually and in teams.
- Ensure administrative functions are completed accurately and on time, including meeting internal and external data collection and reporting requirements.
- Contribute to EMH team morale and encourage a positive team building approach to service delivery.
About you
- Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent (Desirable)
- Experience in working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
- Highly skilled and experienced senior practitioner
- Highly developed supervisory and leadership skills in complex care settings
- Sound knowledge of public health approaches, the social determinants, and impacts of justice system involvement
- Understanding of and experience in working within a therapeutic trauma counselling and recovery practice framework
- A values-based and client focused approach to service delivery informed by a demonstrated commitment to social justice issues.
Selection Criteria
- Minimum degree level qualification in Social Work or equivalent
- A minimum of two years’ experience in case management and equivalent experience in the social service sector
- Demonstrated ability to provide culturally appropriate crisis intervention support, case management and advocacy for Aboriginal women
- Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, history, and self-determination with the ability to apply this in a contemporary setting.
- Demonstrated connection to Community desirable.
- Highly skilled in working with justice involved people experiencing multiple and complex needs
- Demonstrated understanding of the systemic issues and challenges when working with justice involved women and trans and gender diverse people
- Demonstrated capacity to work within integrated, collaborative and systemic approaches
- Ability to handle pressured situations with resourcefulness, adaptability, and creative thinking
- Capacity to work creatively, demonstrate initiative, contribute ideas and be active in a supportive team environment
Application process
- Applications close at midnight on Sunday 25th September 2022
- All applicants must include a resume and with a cover letter addressing all the key selection criteria for the position
Please contact Melissa Morgan on (03) 9403 9400 or [email protected] to discuss your application