Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Family Engagement worker
Core
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to connect with culture, community, and support services to strengthen self-determination, health, and wellbeing.
Role type
Family Engagement Worker (Maternal and Child Health)
Builds
Parenting support programs, in-home family support, and linkage to Early Years and Maternal & Child Health services
Domain
Indigenous community services / Maternal and Child Health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Cultural competency with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, one-on-one skill instruction, relationship building with families and children with disabilities, multidisciplinary team collaboration, workload prioritization
Preferred skills
Knowledge of parenting issues, experience with diverse cultural backgrounds
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Facilitate parent groups and provide holistic assistance to enhance parenting experiences; Provide one-on-one in-home support and referral pathways for families; Document all consultations in accordance with standards; Engage families in early years and Maternal & Child Health services; Build and maintain respectful relationships with families
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC