About the role
The position of Family Partner & Advocate is a role working within the Early Years Children & Families Unit to support children and families to access services and support. The role will be supporting families who are dealing with trauma, addiction, abuse or other hardships which impact on their day to day functioning. The Family Partner & Advocate will build relationships with families to support them to affect positive change so children and young people can remain safely at home and within the family network.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL:
1. Minimum of a Certificate IV in Community Services, Social Work, Welfare, other related field and/or minimum of two years demonstrated experience in the field
2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal communities, families and children specifically those who are at risk of entering statutory OOHC.
3. Theoretical and practical skills in the area of case management responsibilities
4. Demonstrated ability to deal with complex issues, work under pressure and meet deadlines
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including interpersonal, report writing, computer literacy, advocacy, community engagement and networking
6. Maintain regular effective and meaningful contact with children, young people and their families.
7. Complete accurate and relevant documentation and records for each family for accountability and reporting
8. Effective conflict resolution skills, negotiation, mediation and decision making skills.
Benefits & Culture:
Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) each 4 weeks once 120 hours worked.
Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
Discounted Fitness Passport
Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
Access to Corporate Wellbeing program and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
Orange Aboriginal Medical Service (OAMS) is making a difference to the health of Aboriginal families and the wider community of Central Western NSW. Commencing in 2005 with only a handful of staff members, OAMS has now expanded across 5 locations, providing a wide range of services to the whole community. For further information oams.net.au
How to Apply
Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.
Closing Date: Sunday, 22nd September 2024 11.59pmContact:
Janay Apps – Acting Senior Manager / Principal Officer janaya@oams.net.au
Chloe Navin – People & Workforce Lead chloen@oams.net.au
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