Your Opportunity

TAIHS is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our Social Emotional Wellbeing Team. This role plays a key part in supporting the emotional, social, and cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families.

As a Support Worker, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide culturally safe, practical, and emotional support to clients facing a range of social and emotional challenges. You’ll help empower individuals on their journey to improved wellbeing and connection with community and culture.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference as part of a respected community organisation with a strong commitment to holistic care and social justice.

THIS IS AN IDENTIFIED ROLE FOR INDIGENOUS AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE.

Your Contribution

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support patients to attend SEWB appointments
• Assist to coordinate SEWB Team administrative functions as required
• Conduct client outreach as requested
• Support and facilitate group activities
• Support and facilitate the thorough care of Mental Health Referrals between TAIHS GPS, the QLD Health, SEWB team and, other relevant Mental Health Services
• Liaise with, and support clients to access the services applicable to wellbeing
• Prepare and maintain reports / statistics associated with the role and responsibilities

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Qualification Cert III Health Worker Community Services or Clinical Practice, or a qualification deemed relevant to the role
• Proven ability to support and facilitate support groups and cultural groups
• Demonstrated respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, history and culture
• Proven ability to liaise with, and support clients to access the services applicable to wellbeing
• Proven ability to prepare and maintain reports / statistics associated with the role and responsibilities
• Sound interpersonal skills, with the ability to value individual strengths and limitations
• Mental Health training experience (Desirable)
• Sound interpersonal skills, with the ability to value individual strengths and limitations
• Current First Aid and CPR

Required Licenses and Checks

• Ability to pass a National Police Check – no Serious/Criminal/Court Records
• Current Blue Card (Queensland's Working with Children Check) (or AHPRA registration if required)
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)
• Proof of qualifications and current registration (as appropriate) are to be provided prior to commencement of employment

Conditions and Benefits of the Position

TAIHS provides access to an employee assistance program and access to learning and development opportunities. Your employment experience with TAIHS will include work-life balance with competitive salary and benefits, generous leave entitlements, career progression opportunities and the chance to make a difference to the people and communities.

TAIHS is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity. The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Employees demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people communicate effectively and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

TAIHS acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be a culturally capable organisation. We are an inclusive, equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

To Apply:

Please visit the TAIHS Careers Page for more information and Position Description at: https://www.taihs.net.au/working-with-taihs/

You must submit the below documentation;

• CV/Resume
• One page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position

Applications Close: Monday 30 June at 9:00am

Email: [email protected] / Website: https://www.taihs.net.au/

THIS IS AN IDENTIFIED ROLE FOR INDIGENOUS AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE