Aboriginal Health Worker: Mental Health Navigator

Ccpc; Dubbo; Hybrid; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus: $1,000 on commencement

Laptop provided

Salary packaging benefits

Salary Sacrifice Superannuation

Wellness benefits including EAP

Zusammenfassung

Coast & Country Primary Care (CCPC) in Dubbo is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker to join a multidisciplinary team delivering psychological therapies for underserved populations. You will provide culturally safe engagement, support to Aboriginal consumers and communities, and help navigate services to improve access and outcomes.

The role supports culturally responsive care, partners with ACCOs and SEWB services, and requires WWCC/CRC, driver's license, and willingness to travel across Western

Qualifikationen

• Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Previous experience in a similar position is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal societies and cultures and the issues affecting Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively and build rapport with key stakeholders.
• A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) issued within the last 12 months that includes working with vulnerable groups.
• Driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured motor vehicle, and willingness to travel throughout Western NSW as required.
• Eligibility to work in Australia permanently.
• A valid WWCC for paid employment to be obtained and maintained at your own expense.
• A Criminal Record Check (CRC) issued within the last 12 months that includes working with vulnerable groups.
• First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate (obtained and maintained at your own expense).
• Driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured motor vehicle.

Aufgaben

• Provide culturally safe engagement and support to Aboriginal consumers, families and communities accessing mental health services.
• Facilitate Aboriginal access pathways and assist consumers to navigate services, reducing barriers to engagement and care.
• Build trusting and respectful relationships with Aboriginal consumers, families, Elders, communities and key stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of culturally appropriate care through yarning-based engagement, advocacy and culturally responsive practices.
• Provide cultural advice and guidance to the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to enhance cultural capability and improve consumer outcomes.
• Liaise and collaborate with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) services and other community partners to strengthen referral pathways and coordinated care.
• Support community engagement activities, outreach initiatives and partnerships that strengthen relationships between the service and Aboriginal communities.

Kenntnisse

Culturally safe engagement

Community engagement

Interpersonal communication

Ausbildung

Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Jobbeschreibung

Coast & Country Primary Care (CCPC) in Dubbo is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker to join a multidisciplinary team delivering psychological therapies for underserved populations. You will provide culturally safe engagement, support to Aboriginal consumers and communities, and help navigate services to improve access and outcomes.

The role supports culturally responsive care, partners with ACCOs and SEWB services, and requires WWCC/CRC, driver's license, and willingness to travel across Western