Aboriginal Assessment and Coordination Officer - Mirrabooka, Australia - MercyCare

MercyCare

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Mirrabooka, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Aboriginal Assessment and Coordination Officer*:

Community, Family and Children Services | Social/Welfare
Closing date: 20/02/2024
When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian notforprofit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life's journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a valuesdriven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

About the role
We have an opportunity for an Assessment and Coordination Officer to join our Family Support Network team.

This role will provide assessments for vulnerable families and individuals aged 18-25 with high needs and assess eligibility or referral for services.

You'll deliver quality psychosocial assessments, monitor client progress, and make culturally appropriate referrals where needed.

MercyCare currently endorsed Reconcilation Action Plan which reflects MercyCare's vision of thriving people and communities and our mission to break cycles of disadvantage and bring compassion and justice to life.

About you

You'll have a passion for supporting youth and their families, strong case management experience and be innovative when it comes to care delivery.

Along with this you'll also have:

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or similar or relevant work experience in the community sector providing cultural support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
As a 50d role, being Aboriginal is a position requirement
Experience and understanding of the Child Protection Family Support system
Prior experience in conducting assessments of vulnerable clients
Ability to build and develop relationships
Experience working in a person centred approach
Drivers Licence
Working with Children Check
COVID and Influenza vaccinations are preferred but not required
National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months

About the benefits

Not for profit Salary Packaging options
Childcare discounts
Options to purchase additional leave
Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
Cultural Support and Inclusion from the Boordiya Bidi Unit e.g. Cultural Supervision (Cultural Space)
Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations and skin checks

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_At MercyCare, every person matters._

With our 175year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage._