Job Title

Journey Walker - Community and Young PeopleThe Journey Walkers walk alongside Aboriginal Community members and families impacted by family violence to support prevention, early intervention, healing, connection, and receiving the right services to meet their needs, as well as strengthening community connection and education. Journey Walkers are part of the new MDAS Aboriginal Access Point (AAP). The AAP model is unique and promotes a strengths-based approach to working with Aboriginal people and families with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and culture and community connection as protective and healing factors.This is an exciting new initiative which will enhance the integrated family violence service system in the Mildura area and support self-determination and agency of Aboriginal families to:Navigate the family violence service system in ways that are culturally safe and responsiveHave choice and agency in accessing servicesAccess culturally safe information, planning, referral, and exit pathwaysJourney Walkers are responsible for:Delivering high-quality services, community engagement, and education model of the Aboriginal Access Point Program which promotes, facilitates, and supports holistic family work and focuses on healing and connection for Mob.Ensuring the individual programs are operating within the MDAS procedural framework.Any other duties as requested by management within your role.This role focuses on service delivery to Children and Young People entering the AAP Program.Why Join MDAS?Competitive and market-based salary with 17.5% leave loading.Salary packaging benefits.Additional 10 Health & Wellbeing Days annually.Early finishes every Friday at 4:00pm.Access to ongoing professional development and cultural safety training.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and work-related support.Key Selection Criteria:Sound knowledge of family violence legislation and knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and MARAM and broader service system.Able to deliver culturally appropriate, trauma-informed practice and/or healing practice to Community members to make positive choices to keep themselves and their families safe. This is with a particular focus and expertise in working with Children and/or Young People.Well-developed organisational and administrative skills including the ability to manage conflicting priorities and caseloads without affecting the quality of service delivery.Sound knowledge of community development and education approaches with a good understanding of Community context in Mildura and surrounds and demonstrates a proactive and innovative approach to community connections and building.Highly developed written and oral communication skills and relationship management skills including the ability to represent MDAS in a range of external forums with a diverse range of stakeholders.Take action to provide services that are inclusive of Aboriginal people and engage in learning about other cultures to better establish relationships and improve services.Approachable, empathetic and able to build good rapport with people and share personal stories and lived experience to motivate and connect with others.Qualification/s:Diploma of Community Services or equivalent, or working towards, or willing to obtain and experience in case management in community services, health, or a related sector working with families, children, and/or young people.Other Screening Requirements:A current Drivers License that allows you to drive in Australia.A current Employee Working with Children Check card.A current National Police Check.Applications for this position close Tuesday 15th of April 2025.Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a resume.All applications must be submitted by the due date.Late applications will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr