The Taikutirna Tirra-apinthi (TTA) program is a unique, culturally responsive, trauma-informed service to reduce the number of Aboriginal children entering out-of-home care. The program works closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to ensure that children are kept safe, protected and within the family.
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This is a whole of family initiative, where individual KWY practitioners walk alongside each family member to support their individual and collective needs. It provides a holistic, culturally inclusive, trauma-informed, and therapeutic practice for Aboriginal families.
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The Child & Youth Family Practitioner is a highly experienced and competent worker, who delivers dedicated support and services to individuals, children and families. The Practitioner is responsible for contributing to improvements in the quality, safety and community needs-driven distribution of services that meet the needs of Aboriginal children, young people, and their families. Practitioners work to assess risk and put safety measures in place while providing intensive and therapeutic support, advocacy, and information. Engagement takes place in a variety of settings including phone calls, home visits and at community services. We are also seeking Practitioners who have skills working directly with children.
The successful applicant will bring their lived experience skills, knowledge and understanding to their role to establish and build connections with clients that cultivate trust, safety and hope. The applicant will operate within a therapeutic, trauma-informed framework. The applicant would have demonstrated knowledge of case management and working with Aboriginal families.
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In collaboration with, and under the guidance of Linkers, Peer Workers work with clients to find, prepare for and engage with services and supports, and link to community networks.
Expression of Interest
We’re always looking for talented people to join our dynamic and multicultural team.
If you're interested in joining KWY, please check our open Expression of Interest advertisement on Swag. We invite you to apply with a cover letter and resume detailing the roles you're interested in.
If a vacancy arises that matches your skills and experiences, a member of the KWY team will contact you directly to gain additional information.