Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal people to reconnect with family, culture and community?
Nunkuwarrin Yunti is the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in metropolitan Adelaide. We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to access services, guided by our values of Caring, Community, Communication and Consistency.
Link-Up SA is seeking a compassionate and organised Case Worker to support clients undertaking family tracing and reunification. In this role, you’ll work collaboratively with clients, families, community members and service providers to help people explore their family histories and, where appropriate, reconnect with family.
Job Description
About the Role
You will:
Undertake training and develop expertise in a family history research and reunion protocols
Undertake family research, investigate information and provide support and guidance to clients seeking reunification / family tracing in line with program guidelines
Work in partnership with Counsellors, Link-Up in developing case management plans
Coordinate family reunions in consultation with client, family, community, Counsellors, Link-Up, BTH Counsellor and respective Link-Up services
Liaise and maintain working relationships with key record agencies (government and non-government) and other relevant organisations and communities as requested
Participate in community visits around the state in partnership with Senior Caseworkers, Promotions Officer and Bringing Them Home Counsellors
Respond to mainstream organisation requests for presentations in partnership with Counsellor, Link-Up
Continually build and maintain service provider relationships regarding access/protocols regarding resources relevant to family connections
Work in collaboration with national Link-Up networks in following principles and protocols outlined in the National Memorandum of Understanding
About You
You bring:
Prepared to commence a Certificate IV relevant qualification i.e. Certificate IV in Stolen Generations Family Research and Case or Community Service, within 12 months of employment.
Minimum qualification of Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care and minimum of two years of demonstrated vocational experience in the relevant health field.
Communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and be able to work in a manner which takes into account community kinship systems.
Ability to relate, mediate or liaise with other agencies, self-help groups and other Aboriginal organisations and communities
Ability to demonstrate initiative and co-ordination skills
Capacity to work under pressure to meet required timelines
Understanding of basic computer concepts
Awareness of the need for, and means of maintaining confidentiality
Able and willing to undertake skills enhancement training and engage in professional development opportunities
Ability to set priorities and monitor own workflow.
Ability and willingness to undertake travel to rural and remote locations, including trips of up to one week, as required for the role
Desired Skills and Experience
Desirable:
Collection, collation, analysis and interpretation of data experience
Current Senior First Aid Certificate / Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Demonstrated understanding of issues relating to individuals who have been removed from their families and communities either through forcible removal and institutionalization, fostering and/or adoption
Comprehensive understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issue
Case management experience
Knowledge of family tracing processes
Why Nunkuwarrin Yunti?
At Nunkuwarrin Yunti, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to Caring, Community, Communication and Consistency in everything we do.
We offer:
A culturally safe, values-led workplace
Child Safe Organisation commitment
2 weeks gifted annual leave over Christmas
Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities
An inclusive and equal opportunity workplace
Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check are required.
We are actively interviewing for this role as we receive applications, so please send through quickly.
Ready to lead meaningful change? Apply now.
NOTE: Nunkuwarrin Yunti is an Equal Opportunity Employer and open to all applicants, however we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
