CaFHS Aboriginal Child and Family Support Consultant (ACCFSC) Various sites Job no: ****** Work type: Part time Location: South East, Murray and Mallee, Various Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Aboriginal Health Women's and Children's Health Network, Child and Family Health Service, Berri ****, Murray Bridge ****, Mount Barker ****.
Salary – ASO5 Administrative Services Officer, $85,****** – $95,****** + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Part time 0.50FTE, ongoing/permanent, multiple positions available.
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What WCHN Can Offer You Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.) Free public transport to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
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About the role The Aboriginal Cultural Child and Family Support Consultant provides culturally appropriate, child-focused support to Aboriginal families, helps them engage with health services, and offers cultural advice to team members to improve outcomes for children up to five.
Key duties of the role Take the lead engaging with Aboriginal families and provide appropriate support to Aboriginal infants, children and their families.
Support Aboriginal parents/caregivers to develop positive and safe relationships with their infants and children Provide a range of 1:1 support including home visiting provided to Aboriginal families.
Ensure Aboriginal families are fully aware of and understand their rights to receive culturally appropriate services.
Provide cultural consultancy, advise and mentor other team members on appropriate cultural protocols, and provides them relevant information to ensure they are sensitive to the needs and circumstances of individual Aboriginal families.
Skills and Experience Experience in successfully working with Aboriginal families (infants, children, and parents, including fathers) with complex issues.
Experience in developing connections with Aboriginal communities and identifying and addressing their needs in relation to the use of health services.
Proven ability to relate to and be accepted by Aboriginal families of diverse backgrounds and adopt a non-judgemental approach.
Knowledge of Aboriginal cultures including Aboriginal history, kinship, spirituality/religion, and family and community obligations, with an understanding of how this may create access barriers.
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pdf Immunisation Requirements Checklist Applicant Documents Checklist The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Monday 29 December **** at 11:55PM Advertised: 15 Dec **** Cen.
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