• Berrimah, NT
• Permanent Full-Time

CAAPS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation delivering a range of important community services to people through activities and services that reflect our CORE values of caring, openness, respect and empowerment. 

Are you ready to join us?

We are seeking someone to lead strength based, trauma informed and culturally affirming child-centred family support services and associated activities focused on keeping children (0 – 18 years) safe and families together.

You main responsibilities will be: 

• Offer impactful in-home support, engage in collaborative casework, establish referral pathways, and organise group activities.
• Cultivate cooperative relationships with stakeholders, expand service provider networks, and strengthen community connections.
• Ensure the upkeep of administration, client records, and fulfill reporting obligations.
• Implement empowering practices and contribute to the enhancement of service quality.
• Families are supported to meet and maintain the safety plans and goals through strengths-based, trauma informed, and culturally affirming approaches.
• Through case management, families are empowered to actively participate in and influence positive outcomes for their children.
• Families acquire enhanced family functioning skills and the capacity to ensure the safety and well-being of their children.

Your skills, experience and qualifications include: 

• Academic qualifications in Community Services, Social Work, or a relevant field (progress in ongoing studies may be considered).
• Practical experience in working with high-risk/vulnerable families in family support/case work, showcasing a track record of effective client engagement, adaptability, culturally safe approaches, and positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with connections to Aboriginal family networks, organisations, and communities.
• Capability and willingness to conduct home visits, offer in-home support, and provide practical assistance, collaborating with families to establish physically and emotionally secure environments conducive to the thriving of children and families.
• Devotion to working with families to implement child safety/family well-being plans, fostering parenting skills, stabilising homes, mitigating child protection and domestic/family violence risks, and preserving family unity.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and a readiness to engage in supervision and reflective practice, communicating respectfully with all individuals, including colleagues, management, statutory authorities, service providers, key stakeholders, and families/carers.
• Proficient writing and ICT skills, along with the ability to maintain client records, input data into electronic systems, and produce documentation and written communications in a timely manner.
• Adherence to legislation, policies, and procedures, coupled with a commitment to Child Safe Organisations principles, workplace health and safety (WHS), risk management, and practices for quality improvement.
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current NT Driver’s License (minimum C Class)
• Current Criminal History Check
• Current Ochre Card (Category E)
• Experience in effectively to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated computer skills including MS Suite, email, and records management.

The position description can be found at www.caaps.org.au/about/careers 

To apply please send your resume and 1 page cover letter to [email protected]. 

Applications will be assessed upon receipt.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply