Indigenous Wellbeing Support Worker for Social Health

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health

Morayfield

On-site

AUD 60,000 - 76,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health in Morayfield is seeking a Wellbeing Support Worker to assist the Social Health team by helping clients access health and social services in the Moreton Bay region.

You will liaise with local stakeholders, identify access barriers, and provide practical assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to manage mental health, AOD, and social and emotional wellbeing needs.

Qualifications

Current Criminal History Check.
Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).
Current Working with Children\'s Check (Qld Blue Card).
Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, Mental Health or Community Services; and/or relevant equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience in engaging with community groups and individuals.

Responsibilities

Ensure engagement of natural supports and networks to compliment funded services and assist in supported decision making where relevant and consistent with customer preferences.
Promote the services of MATSICHS clinics at events and activities targeted to and/or involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples based within the North Brisbane catchment area.
As a member of the support team, provide support to individuals, families and staff through planning and understanding the goals outlined in individual plans.
Keep abreast of and up to date service options and promote to the client's available services and support relevant to their plan.