About BDAC

BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).

BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.

BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.

What We Are Offering 

• Full time
• $43.07 per hour
• Fixed term 12 months
• Access to Salary Packaging
• 11.5% Superannuation
• Supportive work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Position

The Aboriginal Intensive Youth Case Management program aims to offer a culturally nurturing environment, catering specifically to Aboriginal adolescents navigating the Child Protection system under statutory orders. Emphasising support for those residing in residential care without current engagement in cultural initiatives or activities provided by Aboriginal CommunityControlled Organisations (ACCO), the initiative seeks to bolster their ties to culture, family, and personal identity.

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct home visits and arrange face-to-face meetings when necessary, ensuring consistent support for the young person.
• Make appropriate referrals for children and families based on their specific needs and objectives. Collaborate with relevant services to ensure timely and tailored responses to each referral and circumstance.
• Maintain detailed case notes and prepare various reports including those for child protection, court proceedings, cultural support plans, case plans, quarterly updates, LAC (Looking After Children) documentation, CIMS (Client Information Management System) reporting, and any required data collection.
• Utilise the designated client information system to manage records and adhere to program standards regarding paper file maintenance.
• Organise and participate in meetings to oversee the case management of young individuals, advocating for their needs and those of their families when necessary.
• Facilitate supervised contact sessions between children and their families, which may involve travel to meet families, including overnight and interstate travel.
• Fulfil any additional responsibilities assigned by the Team Leader or Program Manager.

About You

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal history, Culture and the ACCHO environment.
• Understanding of the Children’s, Youth and Families Act 2005.
• Skills to engage Aboriginal families through a relational approach, maintaining professional boundaries.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and strategies for working with vulnerable children, young people, and their families.
• Experience or detailed understanding of completing investigations, interview strategies and documenting evidence.
• Strong reasoning skills, ability to make assessments and communicate rational for assessments.
• Understanding of self-care and resilience when working with children and families in crisis and who have experienced trauma.
• Strong computer skills, ability to use a range of software and IT based reporting systems.
• Ability to prepare high quality plans, letters, emails, and reports, ensure written communications achieve their purpose.
• Demonstrated skills in managing competing demands in a structured thoughtful manner. Ability to transport children, conduct home visits and willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred / Desired / Mandatory Education, Training and/or Competencies

• A recognised Social Work degree or a similar welfare or behavioural related degree which includes: (a) a primary focus on child development, human behaviour, family dynamics and/or impacts of trauma; and preferably (b) a practical component such as counselling or case work practice or
• A recognised Diploma of Community Services Work, or similar qualification which is studied over a minimum of two academic years of full-time study (or part time equivalent) and includes:
  • a primary focus on child development, human behaviour, family dynamics and/or impacts of trauma
  • supervised fieldwork placements (ideally completed within the child and family welfare sector) and at least one unit of study in case management, case work practice or counselling.

If you don’t meet these requirements but strongly believe and are able to demonstrate you have the knowledge and capacity to fulfil this role, please contact us.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the role for you then click on the link below and apply by attaching your CV and a cover letter detailing how you suit the role.

Mandatory Requirements

Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate’s employment being confirmed.

For more information about this position please see the Position Description or contact our human resources team on (03) 5442 4947 or send an email through to [email protected] using the subject line: Intensive Youth Case Management - bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs.