About the organisation:

The Dandenong & District Aborigines Co-operative Ltd (DDACL) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) which is governed by a community elected Board of Directors. It is committed to the provision of a high-quality range of services which foster and support positive and fulfilling lifestyles for individuals and families within our community. These services are delivered in a professional and efficient manner and in keeping with our culture, traditions, and heritage.

DDACL is a family friendly, flexible, supportive workplace that supports staff and encourages training and development. This position provides a great opportunity to work with the Aboriginal community in southern metropolitan Melbourne.

About the Role:
Dandenong & District Aborigines Corporation Ltd is seeking an experienced Outreach Worker as part of the Integrated Team Care program for a six-month term contract. The Outreach Worker will provide non-clinical services that help local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make better use of available health care services.

Responsibilities include:

Outreach Workers will work with the Care Coordinators and ITC Program Coordinator to help local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make better use of available health care services, especially mainstream health services. Outreach Workers, under supervision, will undertake the following non-clinical tasks:

distributing information/resources to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities about services that are available to/for them, and encouraging them to use primary health care services in their region;

encouraging and helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to attend appointments with GPs, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessments and care planning;

assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to travel to and from appointments;

encouraging and assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to:

- attend appointments with referred specialist services and Care Coordinators, as necessary;

- attend appointments for relevant diagnostic tests and /or referrals to other primary health care providers (including allied health);

- collect prescribed medications from the pharmacist;

- return for follow up appointments with their GP and/or practice nurse; and

- fill out forms and understand instructions from reception staff.

· encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to:

- identify their Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander status; and

- register for a Medicare card.

· Providing support for outreach/visiting health professionals where required;

· Distributing information to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about how to access available services (e.g. care coordination).

Qualifications / Experience

· Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or equivalent.

· Qualifications in an appropriate health related field with a strong knowledge of the Australian Health Care System, and an understanding of the primary health care sector.

· Knowledge and experience of the health issues impacting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Essential Screening Requirements:

· A current unrestricted Victorian Driver’s Licence.

· Australian Work Rights.

· A current Working with Children Check.

· A current Police Check.

· Fully vaccinated.

If working for an Aboriginal not for profit organisation where you can make a real difference to the community and working with a supportive experienced team who are purpose driven and focused on continuous improvement sounds appealing, apply now!

DDACL is committed to building a culture that values diversity and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities, especially those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.