6 month contract with potential to extendPart of the Culture Care Connect (CCC) program$40 - $43 per hour + super and salary packagingAlbury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS) is a proud Aboriginal-controlled community health organisation which is a member of the national Culture Care Connect (CCC) program that links 31 community-controlled suicide prevention networks.As a result of AWAHS being invited to participate in the CCC program, we are seeking an After care, recovery and crisis support worker to provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals who have been referred following a suicide attempt or crisis and/or a mental health episode.As part of your role, you will:Deliver health education to clients and the communityParticipate in the Aftercare Services Community of PracticeProvide awareness and aftercare prevention programsDevelop community work projects and programs designed to enhance the community's ability to respond to the needs of Aboriginal peopleBuild and maintain strong referral pathways into relevant servicesProvide community health education and promotion activities and develop, organise and run programsImprove Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and suicide prevention outcomes by providing culturally appropriate aftercare service and supportContribute to a localised service delivery model for aftercare services through a co-design approach with the local community.We require applicants to possess:Qualifications in Mental Health or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care OR equivalent training or minimum two years' experience within the fieldA passion for supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communityDemonstrated understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworksDriver's licence and willingness to complete relevant Police and WWC checksAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants onlyPlease feel free to call Chiquita Walsh on 0414 713 430 for a confidential discussion.AWAHS is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.
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