Aboriginal Service Support Specialist

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  • South Penrith, NSW
  • $60.00-68.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
Role title: Aboriginal Service Support SpecialistDuration: ASAP start date - 3 months from start date (with possible extension to December 2024)Pay rate: $550 per day + superWork location: PenrithWorking hours: 8hours/day, 40hours/weekClient DetailsReputable State Government Customer.DescriptionTo provide tailored, trauma informed support for vulnerable Aboriginal people within established program parameters, while being responsive to individual and community needs. The role works directly with clients with complex needs, local service providers and community networks to ensure a holistic response is provided. The role maintains a focus on client needs and operates within in an environment of program growth and development.Key accountabilities
  • Work within a team responsible for delivering tailored support to vulnerable Aboriginal individuals and families in targeted locations, under the direction of the Place Manager, within a trauma informed framework.
  • Effectively establish trust and work with vulnerable clients to identify and respond flexibly to individual and family needs within defined program guidelines and in partnership with other service providers.
  • Continually review individual practice to ensure compliance with program guidelines and identify opportunities for development.
  • Work with other team members to identify and respond to local risks and opportunities impacting on the program and/or region.
  • Work within an environment of and support continuous improvement.
  • Participate in SOW governance and training as required to build and maintain skills and capabilities.
  • Build effective stakeholder relationships across services providers and the AHO, and engage in localised networking opportunities to promote SOW.
Key challenges
  • Using discretion and good judgement to deal with complex and sensitive issues whilst working effectively with SOW and AHO staff, clients, families and key stakeholders, and using strong negotiation skills with a commitment to building genuine relationships across services providers and the AHO.
  • Maintaining an understanding of regional issues that may impact on the program outcomes.
  • Working within program guidelines while responding to the varied community and client needs, and balancing competing priorities to meet client and program needs.
Profile
  • Must have experience in Aboriginal, Indigenous, First Nations.
  • A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) is an essential requirement for this role.
  • This role requires some travel within NSW and a current NSW Driver's Licence.
Job OfferRole title: Aboriginal Service Support SpecialistDuration: ASAP start date - 3 months from start date (with possible extension to December 2024)Pay rate: $550 per day + superWork location: PenrithWorking hours: 8hours/day, 40hours/weekDeadline: 16th of May, 10:00AM.Interested and suitable candidates can also share their resume at

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