Description: 

We are currently seeking a Social Emotional Wellbeing Worker will support community with their emotional and spiritual well-being including mental health concerns through counselling, family support, referral and advocacy. 

Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Victorian Aboriginal health, local Aboriginal culture, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control health service.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal organisations, communities and individuals in culturally appropriate ways 
• Demonstrated understanding of the diverse health and social needs of Aboriginal people
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including a friendly and professional approach and an ability to deal with a broad range of people at all levels.
• Sound written verbal and communication skills
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, including an ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines, manage interruptions and adapt to changing priorities
• Demonstrated capacity to manage sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and remain impartial at all times. 
• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability of working independently with minimal supervision, and as an effective team member, promoting cooperation and commitment to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience using Microsoft applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) combined with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in community support role and/or formal qualification relevant to role.

Duties include (please see position description for full details):

• Actively promote and provide a holistic approach to care of the Aboriginal people around social and emotional wellbeing.
• Perform emotional, social and mental health assessments of clients and their families.
• Provide case management and care coordination for individuals and their families including coordinating with other services.
• Liaise and advocate with visiting General Practitioners and other health professionals.
• Advocate for individuals, families and the Community on social, emotional, wellbeing and health issues.
• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients and their families and the community.
• Utilise key resources and coordinate with external agencies to ensure clients and their families can access the services and supports they need.
• Promote individual and Community social and emotional wellbeing through 1:1 and group activities.
• Identify and seek funding from external agencies / government to implement programs, projects and activities which address the social and emotional wellbeing needs of the Community.
• Provide support and advice to external services/health professionals to ensure they provide culturally appropriate services to the Community.
• Actively uphold CHADAC philosophy, policies and procedures. 
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate client records. All client history, conditions, procedures, referrals, recalls being recorded in Communicare and progress notes to be written. 
• Maintain professional skills and knowledge via appropriate staff development activities.
• Participate in quality improvement activities that maintain and further develop a responsive and organised AMS, in particular accreditation.

Please click Apply Now and submit your completed applications by the closing date.

For further information or for any queries please contact Belinda Day, CEO on 03 5869 3343. 

A position description is attached.