Aboriginal Family Partnership Worker Dubbo

Position: Aboriginal Family Partnership Worker Dubbo

Position Location

Dubbo

Type of employment

Full-Time

Hours per week

0

Is this an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander identified position

Yes

Minimum Qualifications

• Aboriginality

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate with local  Aboriginal people

• Knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact on Aboriginal people and  Aboriginal communities
• Experience in the provision of social support services and the ability to liaise and  advocate on behalf of clients
• Ability to work as part of a team

• Experience in community participation and networking

• Working with Children and Criminal Record check clearances and a current NSW Drivers License

 

About The Position

Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) is a First time mothers program for mum's who are having an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Baby. As the Aboriginal Family Partnership Worker (AFPW) you will be required to work along side and support the Nurse home Visitor to ensure all content delivery is culturally appropriate.
You will working within a home visiting environment and also be providing education from pregnancy until the baby is 2.

 

Note: Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for the above position and is authorized under Section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 No. 48

Note: WACHS considers being a female as a genuine occupational qualification for the Aboriginal Family Partnership Worker position and this qualification is authorised under s. 31 of the Anti—Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Closing Date

Position Enquiries

Contact Nikkita Baxter on 5816 9010 or email nikkitab@wachs.net.au