Social & Emotional Wellbeing Worker

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative; Geelong; Sur place; AUD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative in Geelong is seeking a Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) worker for a full-time 12-month term. You will provide culturally appropriate support to Community Members across the Wathaurong, Gulidjan and Gadubanud communities, both individually and in groups, guided by Balit Murrup.

The role emphasizes strengths, resilience and respect for community choices, with a focus on wellbeing goals and culturally centred practices.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in community services, social work, psychology or related area.
• Understanding of Aboriginal community strengths and challenges.
• Experience delivering SEWB support in group and individual settings.
• Knowledge of culturally centred practices for Aboriginal services.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments.
• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Police check and Working with Children Check are required.

Responsabilités

• Provide culturally appropriate SEWB support to community members (1:1 and group).
• Work within the Balit Murrup framework to support wellbeing goals.
• Build strengths-based, respectful relationships with community.
• Maintain accurate records and write clear reports.

Connaissances

Community engagement

Culturally appropriate practice

Written communication

Team collaboration

Indigenous knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Resilience under pressure

Formation

Relevant qualification in Community Services/Social Work/Psychology

Description du poste

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative – Geelong VIC

Make a real difference to the local community

Full-Time, Fixed - Term 12 Months

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The Role

The Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) worker will provide culturally appropriate support services to Community Members within the Wathaurong, Gulidjan, & Gadubanud Communities. Our work is underpinned by the Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework, (Balit Murrup – “Strong Spirit”) and we support Community Members in building their self-determination and to meet individual wellbeing goals. Community members actively participate in their individual wellbeing journey, with our team ensuring each Community Member’s unique journey is recognised, respected and supported.

We emphasise Community Members’ strengths, resilience, and ability to overcome challenges, while making sure their independence and choices are respected. Within the Social & Emotional Wellbeing Team, we offer two types of programs: individual (1:1) support to Community Members, and programs delivered in a group setting.

About You

• Relevant qualification (or working toward) in Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related area.
• Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in delivery of social and emotional wellbeing support in both group and individual settings.
• Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services.
• Demonstrated high level of knowledge and understanding of the mental health sector and community support services.
• Sound knowledge of Aboriginal Culture, issues affecting Aboriginal people, and Aboriginal Service sector.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop positive stakeholder relationships and communicate with diverse individuals in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Ability to demonstrate resilience and work in challenging and high-pressured environments.
• Strong written communication skills including a high level of accuracy, record keeping, and report writing abilities.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services.
• Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• *A police check, Working with Children Check, Vaccination Certificate and current Driver Licence are required for all positions.

About Us

Please visit our website for further information: www.wathaurong.org.au

Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children and young people can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. All children have the right to be children and live free of abuse and neglect, so they can grow, learn, and develop. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles.