At Oonah Aboriginal Health and Community Services, we strive to uphold a Culturally respectful approach that includes and strengthens all peoples, traditions, stories and Culture, now and for future generations.

The Corporation and its members are committed to providing a central point of contact for Community members to access our service and programs across Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne.

Our Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) worker positions involves providing culturally safe support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, connecting them to health and community services, and facilitating well-being activities to address key areas of mental health, substance use, trauma, and discrimination. Role responsibilities include case management, advocacy, group facilitation, cultural support, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to promote holistic health and resilience

The SEWB Outreach Worker will report to the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Coordinator and works in an outreach model across Healesville and Kilsyth office locations. This position is full time contract role for 12 months and may be extended depending on funding.

This hands-on role is well suited to a person with the following skills and attributes:

Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to deal with a diverse, and often competing, range of expectations and Community needs;

Able to work effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities & services; and

Experience in developing internal & external networks and partnering with communities in order to seek collaborative solutions.

Essential

Current government mandated vaccinations

Demonstrated competency in using databases and Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel)

Right to Work in Australia

Experience in communicating and engaging with the Aboriginal Community and families.

Current Working With Children Check or ability to obtain before commencement

Current Police Check or ability to obtain before commencement

Current First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain one

Current Drivers Licence

Advanced knowledge coordinating and implementing quality programs that address mental health issues.

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Care (Practice) or working towards, Diploma Community Services OR a tertiary qualification in health, social, or behavioral science

Essential Skills & Attributes

Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to deal with a diverse, and often competing, range of expectations and Community needs.

Able to work effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities & services and experienced in developing internal and external networks and partnering with communities in order to seek collaborative solutions.

Demonstrated in depth knowledge of mental health issues and the impacts on people and families.

Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Well-developed problem solving, conflict resolution and decision making abilities.

Energetic, innovative self-starter who can work well as part of a team, and also work independently when required with a genuine interest in how best health and Community services can meet the needs of the Aboriginal Community.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid OR ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Training

There are multiple positions available including roles with a focus the Stepped Care model

This position is governed by the SCAHS Award levels 3 and 4 dependant on qualifications.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Fur further information and to request a copy of the position description please contact [email protected].

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