Social Worker

North Coast Aboriginal Corporation For Community Health; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Coast Aboriginal Corporation For Community Health (NCACCH), trading as Manngoor Dja Aboriginal Health Services, invites applications for a Social Worker – Social Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) to join our Gympie team. The role focuses on delivering culturally appropriate mental health interventions, case management and referral pathways within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will provide leadership for the SEWB Officer, supervise and develop staff, and collaborate to improve

Qualifications

• Accredited Mental Health Social Work or 3+ years social work experience, preferably in Mental Health.
• Experience in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ACCHO or similar.
• Experience providing follow-up care for at-risk or chronically ill/mentally ill patients.
• Supervising and coordinating teams; planning, delegation.
• Strong project management; able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Person-centred, respectful, empathetic and culturally sensitive.
• Commitment to teamwork and strong community relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health intervention practices, case management and referrals.
• Lead care coordination within the SEWB program.
• Oversee development and performance of the SEWB Officer and team.
• Collaborate with the Health Services team to improve Indigenous health outcomes.

Skills

Accredited Mental Health Social Work

3+ years experience

ACCHO experience

Case management

Team supervision

Cultural sensitivity

Project management

Community engagement

Education

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Job description

North Coast Aboriginal Corporation For Community Health – Maroochydore QLD

North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (NCACCH), now trading as Manngoor Dja Aboriginal Health Services is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions.

We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Gympie team and make a difference in the lives of our community.

About the Role

The NCACCH Social Worker - Social Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) is part of the of the Health Services team and reports directly to the General Manager – Community & Aged Care Services.

The primary purpose of this position, in accordance with the NCACCH SEWB Program and clients’ assessed needs, is to ensure NCACCH clients are supported with appropriate mental health intervention practices, case management and referral pathways. They are responsible for providing line management for the SEWB Officer and overseeing their development within the sector. The Social Worker – SEWB leads the care coordination and operates within a team environment with the line management responsibilities the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of comprehensive and culturally valid primary health care.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Preferably is an Accredited Mental Health Social Work or has a minimum of 3 years' professional experience of social work, preferable within Mental Health

Has previous experience within an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHO) or similar

Demonstrated experience providing follow-up care services for patients and families who are identified as being at risk and/or have a chronic condition and/or mental health condition

Experience supervising and coordinating teams with the ability to plan, coordinate and delegate workloads to meet business objectives

Well-developed project management skills, including the ability to deliver under pressure, meet deadlines and manage competing work priorities

Is person centred and can work with respect, empathy, and cultural sensitivity

Is committed to teamwork and building strong community relationships

What We Offer

Work in a culturally safe and supportive environment

Be part of a community-led organisation

Opportunities for professional development and training

Salary packaging and employee benefits

For more information and a copy of the position description please visit our website https://ncacch.org.au/about-us/work-for-us/