Job Title: Social and Emotional Well-being Worker

Location: Derby, Western Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary: $79,806 per annum pro rata, + superannuation + salary sacrifice + BENEFITS!

About the Position:

The SEWB Youth Worker at DAHS plays a vital role in providing social and emotional wellbeing support to Aboriginal community members in Derby. Funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency, this position requires a deep understanding of SEWB, especially within the context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia.

The SEWB Worker will also support and deliver activities which promote education. prevention and early intervention to help strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples social and emotional wellbeing. The role will also assist community members through case management, advocacy, brief interventions and referrals to relevant organisations.

About the Organisation:

Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) providing holistic primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Derby and surrounding communities. DAHS provide a wide range of innovative public health programs in addition to direct comprehensive primary health care services.

About You

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following criteria:

Essential:

Aboriginality is an essential criteria in accordance with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

Experience working with roles that support Aboriginal people's mental health, SEWB and/or health.

Understanding or experience working in of Aboriginal Community Control Health Organisations

Experience in the delivery of programs and activities for Aboriginal people in a group setting.

Experience in providing case management and advocacy for Aboriginal clients.

Proven ability to solve problems by analysing issues, identifying options, and selecting the most appropriate solution.

Effective organisational and time management skills including the ability to manage competing priorities.

National Police Clearance

Current “C” Class motor vehicle driver’s license

Current WA Working With Children Check

Desirable:

Minimum Certificate IV Community Services (Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs, Aged Care or Youth Work) or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities include:

The scope of this position will include, but is not limited to:

Case management, including assessment, intervention, care planning, referrals, and follow-up with SEWB clients and stakeholders.

Conducting psychosocial and SEWB education in small group settings.

Developing, promoting, and implementing support and referral pathways for SEWB clients to access community-based services.

Advocating for clients to ensure their needs are met by health professionals and relevant agencies.

Participating in stakeholder meetings for a multidisciplinary approach to client care and service development.

Promoting the SEWB program positively to staff, clients, and the community.

Actively engaging in community events supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Contributing to program policy and procedure development.

Ensuring accurate documentation and reporting according to funding guidelines and organizational requirements.

Additional benefits

Annual Airfare Derby-Perth-Derby return after 12 months of continuous employment to the value of $1,683

Accommodation allowance of $7,800 towards rent expenses

5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% Leave loading per annum pro rata

Salary packaging gross up amount of $30,000 optional

Employee Assistance Program

Study Leave

Written applications must address all selection criteria. For further information about this position please contact Hayley Pearson - Human Resources or Bryson Ahuriri - SEWB Senior Manager on 08 9158 4200