About the Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of Victorian Aboriginal communities. The organisation has expanded steadily over past 40 years to provide a comprehensive range of medical, dental and social services for our community.

As well as providing a variety of medical services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the community through contributions to community events and activities. VAHS is also committed to assisting research into the ongoing needs of the community.

VAHS is a child safe organisation.

About the Opportunity

The Care Coordinator will form part of the Flexible Mental Health team which includes psychologists, Social and Emotional Wellbeing worker and AOD worker. The Care Coordinator will be part of an already established dynamic health service environment and will be supported and informed by the VAHS Model of Care to develop and deliver comprehensive Care Coordination to VAHS clients that are currently engaged with the SEWB worker and clinician.

Key Selection Criteria

To be considered for this role you must have the following;

• An understanding of and commitment to the Aboriginal community
• Diploma in AOD or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrated practical experience working with vulnerable clients associated with drug and alcohol and mental health conditions, including the provision of holistic support services and addressing general client needs.
• Experience that demonstrates your knowledge in effective case management.
• Working knowledge of the mental health and drug and alcohol service system and the range of treatment options available.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an inter-professional team, including knowledge and understanding of the roles and contributions of other professionals.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written skills with particular emphasis on interpersonal communication skills, confidentiality and record keeping.
• Demonstrated appreciation, understanding of, and sensitivity to, Aboriginal cultural values and approaches to mental health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)
• High level of interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to successfully engage with clients, their carers, extended family members, members of the general community and other involved professionals
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a trans-disciplinary team
• A professional standard of report writing and verbal and written skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure and develop creative and flexible solutions to complex problems

Request for position description can be made via [email protected], using the subject line: Care Coordinator NW enquiry via EthicalJobs.