Case Worker First Nations

About the role

Mercy Community are seeking a Permanent Full-time First Nations Case Worker to join our Connected Families Team. This position will be based in our Ipswich office, supporting children, young people, families and the community within the Connected Families Service.

This role is responsible for quality service delivery to children, young people, families and the community within the Connected Families Service. This position will provide support and case management for families, particularly First Nations Families engaged in the program, with a view to supporting highly vulnerable families to become stronger, capable and more resilient and improving overall wellbeing

Please note, that to perform this role, it is essential that the person be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

$88,099 - $94,792 per annum depending on experience annually (SCHADS L4) plus superannuation plus generous salary packaging available

**What you’ll be doing

• Assist clients in achieving their goals as identified in relevant planning documentation developed in line with organisational procedures
• Work collaboratively with your line manager to identify client needs and deliver appropriate services within available resources
• Build and maintain trusting and meaningful working relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders
• Support and provide opportunities for life and personal skill development for clients by role modelling expected behaviours
• Facilitate and encourage culturally responsive service provision within the Connected Families program

****About you

As the successful applicant, you will possess:

• Degree in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology or related discipline from a recognised institution; or relevant Diploma or Certificate with previous relevant experience
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Queensland Child Protection system
• Demonstrated intermediate ability to use computer IT systems including MS Word and Excel
• Able to apply for a current positive notice Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and the ability to obtain any other legislatively required personal history screening as required.
• Queensland Provisional Green or above Driver’s Licence
• Ability to obtain positive notice in the legislatively required personal history check in line with service stream compliance requirements
• Evidence of current vaccination against whooping cough or willingness to obtain prior to commencement

Why Mercy Community

Mercy Community is a Catholic not-for-profit that provides a wide range of services supporting families, young people, and the elderly. All our work is driven by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity & Empowerment.

Being part of the Mercy Community team, means you have access to some fantastic benefits, such as:

Mercy Community has an active Cultural Connections Leadership group that consists of First Nation staff from across our service delivery and corporate streams who directly support the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and Mercy Community’s Mission and Values.

The Leaders also advise on the operational effectiveness of Mercy Community by reviewing policy and procedures and supporting systems and specific programs that advocate for the health and well-being of Mercy’s First Nations staff members, First Nations clients, First Nations stakeholders, and the broader First Nations community.

Being part of the Mercy Community team, means you have access to some fantastic benefits, such as:

• Increase your take home pay through the use of generous salary packaging - up to $18,550 per annum of your salary is available as a tax-free component
• Pay for your Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card when you need – saving you up to $156 if you need both cards!
• Provide you and your immediate family free, professional and confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Provide access to novated leases for a vehicle to help reduce your taxable income

Depending on your role, you may also be eligible:

• For annual influenza and/or other vaccination reimbursements
• To cash out or purchase annual leave and to take advantage of extra leave entitlements

For any queries, please contactMCSCareers.Mailbox@mercycs.org.au.We do not accept applications via email so please ensure you apply online.

Mercy Community is a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.