About the Organisation

The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) was established in 1974 and is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service provider in Western Australia, providing care to over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across four clinics in East Perth, Mirrabooka, Maddington and Midland. Our staff enable the delivery of culturally responsive primary health services, focusing on prevention, early intervention, comprehensive care and care coordination including chronic disease management.

About the Benefits

A competitive salary commensurate with relevant qualifications, skills and experience is on offer for the right candidate. Other entitlements include:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Study leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 days of personal leave per year
• NAIDOC Day holiday
• Personalised professional development opportunities

About the role

The Elders Connect Support Worker (ECSW) is a pivotal role within the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) focusing on enhancing the well-being and quality of life of elder community members. The primary responsibility of this role is to connect with local Elders, older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families to raise awareness of their aged care entitlements. The ECSW will work closely with the Elders Connect Support Coordinator.

This will be a Full-time fixed term contract which expires on 30 June 2025.

Primary Objectives

• The overarching function of the ECSW is to ensure that support for clients is organised, sequenced and supported to enable effective access to appropriate aged care services both internal and external to ACCHO.
• They will also help determine the level of local demand for aged care services, identify existing aged care services, any service gaps in the area and continue advocacy work with clients as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Support Coordination
• Service Navigation and Liaison
• Demand Assessment and Service Gap Analysis
• Reporting and Compliance
• Community Engagement and Relationship Building

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Excellent and strong relationships with the local Aboriginal Community.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work and build trusting relationships in the community.
• Proven experience in case management, aged care, with a strong understanding of the aged care sector.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of person-centred care and trauma-informed practice.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess demand, identify service gaps, and contribute to Derbarl strategic planning.
• Experience working with older people.
• Understanding of the internal ACCHO services available to clients.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the aged care landscape.
• Ability to or willingness to learn how to enter data and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience working unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to perform the inherent requirements of the role.

Desirable

• No qualification is required for this role. However, a qualification in community services and Aboriginal mental health first aid is desirable.
• No specific experience is required for this role. Willingness to undergo relevant Training provided.

Next steps

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A copy of the full Job Description can be obtained by contacting People Services Team on 1300 420 272 or [email protected] using the subject line: Elders Connect Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity institution, providing educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, gender, age, or disability.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.

The organisation reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.