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To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
About us
Moreton ATSICHS operates a growing network of healthcare clinics for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our model of care provides holistic health and wellbeing services to support our community across their lifespan. We bring together primary care, allied health, dental, mental health and wellbeing, maternity and early childhood, disability services, specialist services and aged care as one team focussed on clients' individual needs and goals. We are an integrated team working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. Our network is growing across Caboolture, Morayfield, Strathpine, Deception Bay and Margate – now there's an opportunity for you to be part of a great team making a real difference in people's lives.
About the role
Deadly Care Coordinators provide outcome focused health, social and practical support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. Working within a multidisciplinary team to support clients with moderate to severe mental health needs that are at risk of entering the acute care system if their symptoms are unmanaged, or who are stepping down from an inpatient episode of care to ensure they are well supported in the community through holistic and wrap‐around primary health and mental health care.
The role will manage a caseload of clients with varying needs, to empower and foster strength, resilience and well‐being through participation in intensive case management, planning and coordination.
Your day to day duties may include:
* Developing and maintaining support plans in conjunction with clients and relevant service providers.
* Working with clients in a trauma‐informed, recovery and/or strengths‐based approach to formulate, implement and review well‐being plans including a comprehensive assessment of need and safety planning.
* Assisting in the coordination and delivery of services for clients identified with drug and alcohol, mental health, chronic disease and social health issues.
* Conducting home, community or custody visits to support ongoing client recovery.
* Liaising with and developing external relationships with services/agencies to address client needs.
* Developing networks and building community support for promotion and participation in services.
About you
To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
* Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
* Current Criminal History Check
* Current Working with Children's Check (QLD Blue Card)
* Current CPR and First Aid Certificates
* Certificate IV or Higher in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Primary Health, Mental Health or Peer Work (Mental Health or AOD) or equivalent or willingness to complete
* Highly desirable – demonstrated experience working with people with complex mental health or substance misuse disorders.
What we offer
We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. Our collective is our strength. Work as a valued member of a multi‐disciplinary team to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people. Be part of Australia's largest community‐controlled Aboriginal Health Service. Access to Growing Our Own Opportunities through in‐house training and programs. Weekly staff wellness activities and all staff gather and grow yarns and award ceremonies. Competitive salary plus salary sacrifices of 15,899 and 12% super contribution.
About IUIH
IUIH is a Community Controlled Health Service that leads the planning, development and delivery of health, family wellbeing and social support services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of South East Queensland. IUIH works with our member CCHSs to improve the health, wellbeing and economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland, the largest and fastest growing Indigenous population in Australia.
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