WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION – Healing Mind, Body & Spirit
About the Program
Wungening Aboriginal Corporation, in partnership with Centrecare Incorporated, have established an integrated approach to delivering the Department of Communities – Child Protection and Family Support (CPFS) Building Safe and Strong Families: Earlier Intervention and Family Support Strategy (the EIFS Strategy).
The overarching outcome will be to have children living in safe, stable nurturing environments, achieving good life outcomes, protecting from abuse and neglect and to support families and individuals who are at risk of crisis.
These services focus on the needs of vulnerable Aboriginal children and families experiencing significant disadvantage and adverse consequences. Providing culturally secure, family focused services to support families to minimise risk to children and young people and to divert them from the child protection system.
About the Role
This position will work within Stronger Together program, providing assessment, case planning and support for families with medium to low risk factors and/or complexity to families who are most at risk of child protection intervention. You will provide direct support, advocacy and referrals to families and their children to deal effectively with trauma caused by sexual abuse, family violence, alcohol and substance abuse, housing, health and justice issues by working alongside them to develop skills to enhance their safety and life skills. Priority access will be given to Aboriginal families. You will also drive, support and work within Centrecare’s Therapeutic Framework to ensure consistency in program design, program application (integrity), service delivery and outcome measurement.
If you are a qualified Case Worker with expertise in at least one the following areas, apply today:
- Child Protection
- Family and Domestic Violence
- Drug and Alcohol Counselling
FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Working with Wungening – Job benefits at a glance
In additional to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many benefits of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:
- 37.5hr week
- 2 wellness days per year
- 3-day additional Christmas shutdown leave
- 4-week top up maternity leave
- Excellent salary packaging options available
- Long Service after 6 years
- Mentoring and training opportunities
- Clear pathways for advancement
Join us in creating a healthy, safe, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS
- Applications must include a one page covering letter, plus a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.
- Your covering letter should address the ESSENTIAL employment requirements in the JDF that is available on our website www.wungening.com.au
Applications close Friday 7th October 2022 and all applications should be submitted via SEEK and enquiries directed to Donna Lee (Alliance Manager) on 9221-1411
Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment.
Wungening Aboriginal Corporation is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to these positions.
We reserve the right to close applications and appoint prior to the nominated closing date.