Location: Kalgoorlie WA
Employment type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Responsibilities
The SEWB Outreach Worker will be responsible for providing support to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people and communities to strengthen their Social and Emotional Wellbeing by connecting them to health care services, specialist services and culturally appropriate programmes and activities. This position will support and run activities which promote education, prevention and early intervention for ATSI people with social and emotional wellbeing issues consistent with the SEWB Model of Service.
Qualifications and Experience
* A qualification and experience in Community Service, Aboriginal Health Work, Social Work or equivalent.
* Aboriginality is an essential criterion and is provided for in accordance with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
* Proven ability to build rapport, communicate and develop respectful and professional relationships with ATSI people.
* Experience working with Aboriginal people in the area of social and emotional wellbeing.
* Ability to plan and present promotional events which support the SEWB of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* Ability to develop and deliver SEWB activities and programmes for ATSI people.
* Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team, as well as independently when required.
* Ability to use initiative and creativity to achieve service outcomes.
* Strong ability to build strategic partnerships.
* Ability to undertake regular travel and overnight stays.
* Computer literacy, proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
* Current C Class Drivers Licence.
* Valid Working with Children Check (WA).
* National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance – valid within 3 months).
* Current CPR certificate.
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