Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach milestones in their lives? We have the perfect career opportunity for someone who is looking for a rewarding change.

Burrun Dalai provides foster care to Aboriginal children & young people of the Macleay, Nambucca, Hastings, Manning, Armidale and Tamworth Regions.

We are now recruiting for a passionate Out of Home Care Transport/Support Officer to join our multidisciplinary team.

This opportunity would suit someone with a background of Child Protection or Out of Home Care and is looking for full time role in Taree NSW.

What you are responsible for

• Attend, participate at, and provide support to Caseworkers on supervised contacts for Aboriginal children and young people in out of home care with their birth families and significant others.
• Transport Aboriginal children and young people as required and directed by Caseworker Managers.
• Supervise Aboriginal children and young people as required and directed by Caseworker Managers.
• Prepare contact reports or assist caseworkers to prepare contact reports as required.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Aboriginality.
• Possess and retain a valid NSW Drivers Licence with a good driving record.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills, with skills in negotiation and the ability to resolve issues.
• An ability to recognise and then refer to others within the Out of Home Care Team complex or critical issues in need of resolution.
• Demonstrated experience in a team approach to service delivery.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work autonomously and willing to learn.
• Proven ability to liaise with management and staff, relevant government and non- government professionals, community groups, services and agencies in the provision of services.

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of:

• Workplace Health and Safety,
• Equal Employment Opportunity,
• Ethical practices and
• Continuous Quality Improvement.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in an Aboriginal organisation.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• A willingness for further personal development in Community and Social Services including an interest in training and progression to an Out of Home Care Caseworker or similar role within Burrun Dalai.