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

FAMILY ADVOCATE / SOCIAL WORKER – Whadjuk Noongar Country / Rivervale

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

We are seeking an experienced Family Advocate who is interested in being part of the AFLS team in our Rivervale office on Whadjuk country on a fixed term contract.

As an AFLS Family Advocate, you will work closely with our Solicitors to deliver comprehensive case management and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

Employment Inclusions:

• 5 weeks Annual Leave
• Salary Sacrifice
• Free Support Services including EAP and an internal counsellor.
• Supervision sessions with a Senior Social Worker
• Cultural Awareness Training

Role and Responsibilities include:

• Start to finish case management services
• Preparation of risk management and safety plans for clients
• Referrals to external stakeholders
• Development of relationships with stakeholders and agencies for the purpose of service delivery and client referrals.
• Work collaboratively with Solicitors to prepare reports for legal matters
• Provide support to the clients whist accessing our services.

To be considered for this position you need to meet the following criteria:

Essential:

• Minimum certificate 4 in community services or similar
• Trained in trauma informed practice
• Experience with Department of Child Protection
• Ability to interact with Aboriginal people in remote and rural communities
• 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 surrounding 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

Desirable:

• Experience working with Aboriginal people and knowledge surrounding Aboriginal culture (e.g. kinship system, child-rearing, intergenerational trauma and more)
• Work experience within Aboriginal communities

ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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

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