• Position: Casual
• Location: Chirnside Park 
• Salary: $73,795 - $79,135 plus superannuation and salary package 

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

Our strength lies with our people.

About the role

The Case Support Worker operating within the Targeted Care Packages (TCP) program, has the crucial responsibility of providing care services to clients receiving TCP support, with a primary focus on reducing the number of children and young people residing in residential care, particularly Aboriginal children, and those under 12 years old.

This role involves direct engagement with the clients, their families, carers, and other relevant parties to assist with the delivery of activities and task set out in their case plan and/or cultural support plan determined by Key Workers and Team Leader. The Case Support Worker is a important role in assisting the TCP program in achieving improved outcomes for the clients, emphasising personalised care and cultural sensitivity to address their unique needs and circumstances.

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose 
• Growing knowledge and/or lived experience with an understanding of Child Protection and out of home care system.
• Knowledge of the issues faced by children and young people in care/ leaving care.
• Some experience working with young people who have complex needs and behaviours and the ability to engage with young people with varying interests and abilities.
• Excellent time management skills, communication skills, reliability, accountability, and commitment to high quality client service.
• Availability to work flexible hours will be an advantage.
• A proven ability to work as part of a team.
• A willingness to participate in training programs and in supervision.
• Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.

What we can offer you

• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
• The support of regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities 
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• 17.5%  loading on annual leave
• Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel 
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs 
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying. A position description is attached.

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.

VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy