Aboriginal Social Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Support Worker - Youth
- PositionTitle: Aboriginal Social Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Support Worker - Youth
- Duration: Full-timeFixed term, until 30 June 2027
- Base Salary:$72,413 - $77,931 per annum as per Classification HPCS 2.1 - 2.4
Thisposition is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander personand is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8 (1) of theRacial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 57 of the Anti-DiscriminationAct 1996 (NT)
WHO ARE WE?
Establishedin 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlledorganisation committed to providing culturally appropriate,comprehensive primary health care services and community development within theBiluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region inthe Northern Territory.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The SEWB Support Worker will work inpartnership with their multidisciplinary team to support youth and families intheir social and emotional well-being. This role is integral to our commitmentto delivering holistic health services and provide culturally protected and traumainformed support that promotes wellbeing and links youth with the SEWB supportthey need. The SEWB Support worker is expected to provide information,education, advocacy, assessments, and brief interventions to encourage andsupport client's wellbeing. The SEWB support worker will also facilitate groupsessions that empower and support community and promote mental health.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Maintainregular contact with clients within the scope of practice who have beenreferred by clinics, other providers, or self-referral to SEWB.
- Workwith a strengths-based approach to develop, implement, and monitor a casemanagement plan to address specific client needs in collaboration with the SEWBmulti-disciplinary team.
- Provideintervention and support to clients who are at risk of psychosocial distress orexperiencing low acuity concerns. Within the worker's expertise and skills,identify immediate risks and needs, explore possible interventions, develop andimplement support plans, and facilitate referrals.
- Otherduties as required, consistent with skills and experience, as directed by the relevant member of DDHS
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
- Identify as Aboriginal
- Demonstratedexperience working with Indigenous people and the ability to communicateeffectively and in a culturally appropriately manner
- Demonstratedknowledge of current issues, standards and trends in the delivery of mentalhealth and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal people;
- Demonstratedawareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history and knowledge ofissues impacting on Aboriginal children and families, youth and adults andthose affected by Stolen Generations' policies and practices;
- Demonstratedability to work within and maintain strict confidentiality guidelines andpolicies;
- Demonstratedcommunication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with peoplefrom a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds to both obtain and conveyinformation relevant to their care;
- Demonstratedability to interact effectively with clients, carers and other professionalsfrom diverse cultures;
- Abilityto work independently, and as part of a team, with an ability to plan, manageand prioritise tasks and resources to deliver outcomes within time and budgetconsiderations.
- Proficiencyin and commitment to the use of electronic information systems for themaintenance of clinical and service delivery records.
Desirable
- Experience working in a community servicesprogram or community education program.
- Certificate qualifications in Community Servicesor equivalent
IN RETURN WE OFFER
- 6 weeks annual leave.
- 5 days paid leave duringend-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave).
- Salary packaging up to$15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options.
- Career development and training opportunities
Forfurther information please contact - MatthewO'Brien| Title: Youth Social Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Manager | phone number: 5***
EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO
- Willing to undergo a Police Check.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance(Ochre Card).
- Current driver's licence.
- Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6months of commencement.
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on theAustralian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
- Full rights to work in Australia.
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