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Family AdvocateAboriginal Family Legal Services (AFLS) • Geraldton, AU
Family Advocate

Family Advocate

Aboriginal Family Legal Services (AFLS) • Geraldton, AU
5 days ago
Job description

Family Advocate - Yamatji Country/Geraldton

Aboriginal Family Legal Services

Geraldton, Geraldton, Gascoyne & Midwest WA

Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)

Full time

Aboriginal Family Legal Services aims to provide free, culturally secure, legal and support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims and survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault.

Family Advocate - Yamatji Country/Geraldton

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Social Worker who is interested in being part of the AFLS team in our small regional office on Yamatji Country (Geraldton) on a fixed term contract. The office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

AFLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits:

  • 5 weeks Annual Leave
  • Salary Packaging of up to $15,899 per annum (increasing your take home pay)
  • EAP and Internal Counsellor for Staff
  • Cultural Awareness Training

As an AFLS Family Advocate, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive case management and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients within remote and local communities.

We are committed to creating a environment that is culturally safe for our clients. As such, we are actively seeking applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates for this position.

Essential Selection Criteria:

  • Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent
  • Trained in trauma informed practice
  • Experience with Department of Child Protection
  • Ability to interact with Aboriginal people in remote and rural communities
  • Experience working with Aboriginal people and knowledge surrounding Aboriginal culture (e.g. kinship system, child-rearing, intergenerational trauma and more)
  • Demonstrated case management experience of one on one support to clients
  • An understanding of family/domestic violence and sexual assault
  • Able to travel on outreach to remote communities
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Good communication and computer skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work within a legal service
  • Must be able to travel for minimum over night to a few days at a time.

Essential Eligibility Requirements

  • Current ‘C’ Class WA Driver’s Licence
  • Current Police Clearance Certificate
  • Current Working with Children Check

Housing is not included.

AFLS reserves the right to fill this position prior to the closing date

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