Therapeutic Residential Care Worker - Casual/Full Time/Part Time - Wodonga
VACCA
- Wodonga, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal children and their families.
- A demonstrated ability to contribute to Aboriginal children's emotional, physical, psychological and cultural development.
- A proven ability to work with Aboriginal children with complex and diverse needs.
- An ability to respond therapeutically to Aboriginal children's pain-based behaviours indicates an understanding of the impact of trauma and disrupted attachment on children.
- An ability to provide therapeutic parenting to children who have been traumatised.
- Ability to complete household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and transporting children.
- Ability to complete financial and administrative requirements such as petty cash, pocket money, and handover summary sheets.
- Ability to work collaboratively with child protection workers, schools, police and Aboriginal and mainstream organisations.
- Applicants must have a minimum Cert IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or be prepared to undertake such study as part of the employment agreement.
- 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
- A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction and regular internal supervision
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program
- Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel
- Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
- 13 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
- Opportunity to work and build connections with the Aboriginal Community and culture