Staying Deadly Support Worker - Caboolture

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice benefits

12% Super contribution

Job summary

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd is seeking a Support Worker – Staying Deadly Hub in Caboolture to walk alongside clients through holistic care. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support Indigenous communities, promoting independence and improving access to services while respecting cultural needs.

The role emphasises working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including outreach in local communities and home visits to support client recovery.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is essential.
• Current Criminal History Check.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).
• Current Working with Children's Check (Qld Blue Card).
• Experience in mental health, drug and alcohol services, or related social service fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical psychosocial supports.
• Promote client independence by developing and working towards individual goals.
• Remove barriers so clients have improved access to services and wellbeing.
• Work from a client and family-centred perspective with cultural considerations.
• Establish relationships with internal and external services to facilitate referrals and clear communication.
• Conduct home visits or community visits to support ongoing client recovery.

Skills

Psychosocial support

Community engagement

Referral coordination

Job description

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health

To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

About us

Moreton ATSICHS operates a growing network of healthcare clinics for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our model of care provides holistic health and wellbeing services to support our Community across their lifespan. We bring together primary care, allied health, dental, mental health and wellbeing, maternity and early childhood, disability services, specialist services, and aged care as one team focused on clients’ individual needs and goals. We are an integrated team working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our Community. Our network is growing across Caboolture, Morayfield, Strathpine, Deception Bay, and Margate - now there's an opportunity for you to be part of a great team making a real difference in people’s lives.

About the role

As Support Worker – Staying Deadly Hub, your role is to take lead from the care coordinator and multidisciplinary care team to holistically walk alongside our clients.

• Providing practical psychosocial supports in the following domains:
• Promoting client independence by developing and working towards individual goals.
• Working to remove barriers so that clients have improved access to services within the community that enhance individuals' emotional well-being.
• Working from a client and family centred perspective with consideration given to cultural, emotional, and physical needs.
• Working relationships with internal and external services to facilitate referral pathways and clear communication.
• Conduct home visits or community visits to support ongoing client recovery.
• Ensure engagement of natural supports and networks to compliment funded services and assist in supported decision making where relevant and consistent with customer preferences.

About you

• To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
• Current Criminal History Check.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).
• Current Working with Children's Check (Qld Blue Card).
• Experience working in the field of mental health, drug and alcohol services, or related social service fields.

What we offer

At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. At IUIH 'Our Collectivity is Our Strength'.

• Work as a valued member of a multi-disciplinary team to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.
• Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.
• Access to "Growing Our Own Opportunities" through in-house training and programs.
• Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff 'Gather and Grow' yarns and award ceremonies.
• Competitive salary plus salary sacrifices of $15,899 12% Super contribution

To find out more about our services, Community, and work life, visit moretonatsichs.org.au

Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally safe environments where children and young people are respected, heard, and protected against harm. IUIH is a Community Controlled Health Service (CCHS) that leads the planning, development and delivery of health, family wellbeing and social support services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of South East Queensland. IUIH is working with our Member CCHSs to improve the health, wellbeing and economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland, the largest and fastest growing Indigenous population in Australia.