• Position Title: Aboriginal Social Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Support Worker - Youth
• Duration: Full-time Fixed term, until 30 June 2027
• Base Salary: $72,413 - $77,931 per annum as per Classification HPCS 2.1 - 2.4

This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT)

WHO ARE WE?

Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation committed to providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services and community development within the Biluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region in the Northern Territory.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The SEWB Support Worker will work in partnership with their multidisciplinary team to support youth and families in their social and emotional well-being. This role is integral to our commitment to delivering holistic health services and provide culturally safe and trauma informed support that promotes wellbeing and links youth with the SEWB support they need. The SEWB Support worker is expected to provide information, education, advocacy, assessments, and brief interventions to encourage and support client's wellbeing. The SEWB support worker will also facilitate group sessions that empower and support community and promote mental health.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintain regular contact with clients within the scope of practice who have been referred by clinics, other providers, or self-referral to SEWB.
• Work with a strengths-based approach to develop, implement, and monitor a case management plan to address specific client needs in collaboration with the SEWB multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide intervention and support to clients who are at risk of psychosocial distress or experiencing low acuity concerns. Within the worker's expertise and skills, identify immediate risks and needs, explore possible interventions, develop and implement support plans, and facilitate referrals.
• Other duties as required, consistent with skills and experience, as directed by the relevant member of DDHS

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Identify as Aboriginal
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous people and the ability to communicate effectively and in a culturally appropriately manner
• Demonstrated knowledge of current issues, standards and trends in the delivery of mental health and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal people;
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history and knowledge of issues impacting on Aboriginal children and families, youth and adults and those affected by Stolen
• Generations' policies and practices;
• Demonstrated ability to work within and maintain strict confidentiality guidelines and policies;
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds to both obtain and convey information relevant to their care;
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients, carers and other professionals from diverse cultures;
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, with an ability to plan, manage and prioritise tasks and resources to deliver outcomes within time and budget considerations.
• Proficiency in and commitment to the use of electronic information systems for the maintenance of clinical and service delivery records.

Desirable

• Experience working in a community services program or community education program.
• Certificate qualifications in Community Services or equivalent

IN RETURN WE OFFER

• 6 weeks annual leave.
• 5 days paid leave during end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave).
• Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options.
• Career development and training opportunities

For further information please contact - Matthew O'Brien| Title: Youth Social Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Manager | phone number: (08) 8942 5400

EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO

• Willing to undergo a Police Check.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
• Current driver's licence.
• Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.

• Full rights to work in Australia.