• Applications from First Nations people will be prioritised however we are accepting applications from non-Aboriginal people
• Wellbeing Facilitator (Caseworker) role, working with First Nations people, families, and communities
• Building a Casual pool of Wellbeing Facilitators
• Work with an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation fighting for systemic change

ABOUT DEADLY CONNECTIONS

Deadly Connections is an Aboriginal Community Controlled, not for profit organisation. Its purpose is to build stronger and safer families and communities by driving individual, social and systemic change through a multi layered approach of providing prevention, intervention and diversionary solutions, systemic/individual advocacy and raising community awareness through education.

Deadly Connections is a culturally informed, trauma aware, community and peer designed organisation that places culture and healing at the centre of all we do. Through the provision of intensive, individualised, culturally safe, holistic approaches Deadly Connections promotes healing centred, sustainable positive change for people, families, and communities. The foundations of Deadly Connections are healing, transformative justice, radical responsibility, empowerment, community connection, and culture.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

Within a team approach and under supervision of the CEO, the Wellbeing Facilitator will:

• Provide grassroots support, information, referral and advocacy to families who are participating in our programs/service
• Receive, facilitate, and process referrals from stakeholders to our programs and to our partner agencies.
• Work within the decolonising model and abide by relevant policy practice guidelines.
• You will be expected to work within a collaborative team of stakeholders, including DoCaJ, DCJ, health services, other Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal agencies to promote best outcomes for participants, their families, and communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with participants, families, and communities.
• Program development and facilitation.
• Provide individualised and tailored case management support in line with our programs and their specific needs.
• Develop care plans according to clients’ needs utilising strengths-based and decolonising practice.
• Work with internal and external staff & other Aboriginal services for all Aboriginal families regarding cultural connection and identity.
• To work towards strengthening family/community connection and provide early intervention and child protection/justice involvement prevention.
• To actively participate in team work in a manner that ensures a coordinated approach to services for participants and their families.
• Working across other support services programs as required providing support at times of crisis and when required
• Disrupt and minimise systems involvement for mob
• To undertake the responsibilities associated with intake and response, such as:
  • Making referral/s, completing timely and relevant follow up.
  • To undertake preliminary assessments that identify the health, wellbeing and safety needs of the individuals involved, and that identify both the capacity and constraints of families to make necessary changes.
  • Coordinating an appropriate response for program participants.
  • Entering data into the electronic system and creating paper files.
  • Ongoing communication with key stakeholders.
  • To work collaboratively with both internal and external partners and stakeholders.
  • Liaise with internal and external programs in relation to capacity, referrals and other program information.

We strongly encourage mob to apply for this role as this is an identified role however, we are accepting applications from non-identified candidates. What is important is that you are passionate and committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people, families, and communities - particularly those who are systems involved.

Please note that Deadly Connections is an EEO employer. We are committed to providing opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, criminal history, or ability. We strongly encourage individuals with an experience in the criminal justice system or child protection system to join our team.

The position will close once position is filled (even if before closing date).

Please direct all enquiries to [email protected], using the subject line: Wellbeing Facilitator - Caseworker - Alexandria / Central Coast enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.