Men's Wellbeing Worker - Kowanyama

Apunipima Cape York Health Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per yr

Induction, professional development &

EAP program

Job summary

Apunipima Cape York Health Council in Cairns, QLD, is seeking a social and community worker with a focus on mental health and wellbeing. The role involves developing and delivering education and awareness activities tailored to client groups and coordinating through case management processes.

You will conduct assessments, maintain client data, liaise with service providers and contribute to culturally responsive care. A minimum of 2 years' experience and relevant certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a social and community worker.
• Experience developing, implementing and reviewing education and awareness activities and programs based on client group needs.
• Well developed written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to liaise with service providers.
• Knowledge of the case management process and the ability to undertake assessments, develop, monitor and review case plans.
• The ability to maintain client data and records including preparation of reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and review education and awareness activities and programs based on client group needs.
• Undertake assessments, develop, monitor and review case plans.
• Maintain client data and prepare reports.
• Liaise with service providers to coordinate integrated care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Case management

Stakeholder liaison

Report writing

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services / Indigenous Mental Health (Suicide Prevention) or Mental Health

Job description

Apunipima Cape York Health Council – Cairns QLD

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service. Servicing the communities of Cape York, with the main office is located in Cairns, Apunipima delivers public health care, and social and emotional well-being care, to community members. Being a part of the team at Apunipima means helping us deliver essential services as well as building capacity in communities to manage their own health care needs.

About the Opportunity

Special/equal opportunity measure

This position constitutes a special/equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to bemaleto ensure that cultural protocols and customs are being met

Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current Blue Card positive notice or exemption, or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence
• National Police Check within the last 3 months or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement
• Certificate IV in Community Services, Indigenous Mental Health (Suicide Prevention) or Mental Health

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a social and community worker
• Experience developing, implementing and reviewing educatin and awareness activities and programs based on client group needs
• Well developed written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to liaise with service providers
• Knowledge of the case management process and the ability to undertake assessments, develop, monitor and review case plans
• The ability to maintain client data and records including preparation of reports
• An understanding of the impact of social and emotional wellbeing on an individual's health and wellbeing.

Why work for us?

• Competitive salary $93,297.00per annum
• Modern facilities and resources
• 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% leave loading
• Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• EAP program

Our Culture

Apunipima, meaning "united - all in one" in Injinoo Ikya, was established in 1994 to advocate and support the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cape York. Over the years, Apunipima has expanded to become a key primary health care provider across Cape York. Guided by the "Apunipima Way," Apunipima is committed to service by the people, for the people, upholding the right to self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge and respect the voices of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Cape York and ensure our services are culturally responsive, informed, respectful, and ethically sound.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact **@apunipima.org.au

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal-opportunity employer