Aboriginal Health Worker & Community Advocate

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service; Armidale; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service in NSW seeks a community‑minded role to improve access to primary health care for Aboriginal people and families in Inverell district. The role includes advocacy, health promotion and linking clients to a range of services with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing.

You will support engagement with health service providers, assist in assessments, referrals and education, and work with a collaborative team to deliver culturally safe care in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance to Aboriginal people so they can gain greater access to health and related services
• Provide advocacy, personal development, family relationship supports and pathways to improve health and lifestyle opportunities for Aboriginal people in the Inverell and district community
• Assist to improve population health outcomes by participating in screening, health assessments, client recall and education
• Support the GPs in providing early intervention and preventative services
• Provide opportunities, support and services to clients to develop and redevelop skills, build confidence and reconnect with the community
• Make referrals and facilitate access to relevant services such as housing, vocational services, early childhood, drug and alcohol services, clinical, mental health and allied health services
• Support strategies that reduces the long-term risks of the client's chronic disease or other health condition and improves their quality of life
• Provide education and understanding to members of the community through delivery of relevant and culturally appropriate education and information
• Undertake consultations with clients, including listening to their story, providing a basic physical examination and consulting with more experienced clinical staff as necessary, and to advise on the treatment and management of a client's health problems
• Record in the clinic notes details of client consultations, including history, examination and management offered and any follow-up organised

Job description

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service in NSW seeks a community‑minded role to improve access to primary health care for Aboriginal people and families in Inverell district. The role includes advocacy, health promotion and linking clients to a range of services with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing.

You will support engagement with health service providers, assist in assessments, referrals and education, and work with a collaborative team to deliver culturally safe care in the community.