Aboriginal Health Worker – Child and Family

Note: This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker – Child and Family

Location: Wellington

Hours Per Week: 38

We are currently looking for an Aboriginal Health Worker to join our Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team in Wellington. The Aboriginal Health Worker will provide an integrated service to indigenous children and families at risk; provide case management and intervention, education and community awareness with the purpose of building resilience around social and financial disadvantage.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Sound understanding of the principles of case management
• Knowledge of the health and social milestones in child development
• Ability to assess the vulnerabilities of children and families
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other services to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families
• Understanding of services in the community and the referral pathways for clients to access services
• Under the instruction and guidance of the Team Leader engage in parenting education both individual and group, in order to improve outcomes for children and families
• Under the instruction and guidance of the Team Leader engage in community events to raise the profile of the program and create child friendly communities
• Identify barriers to good parenting and family relationships and engage with services, where appropriate, to assist in breaking down the barriers
• Assist children and families in the transition through the various child care and education streams
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact on Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities

Essential Criteria:

• Aboriginality.
• Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care
• Demonstrated experience in providing health services to Aboriginal people in the community and/or primary health care nursing.
• Proven ability to work well within a service team.
• Demonstrated experience of working independently and/or showing initiative in relation to patient care.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact on Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities.
• Understanding and knowledge of specialist medical, allied health and support services locally.
• A Current National Police Check.
• A Current Working With Childrens Check NSW.
• Current Driver’s License that allows you to drive in Australia.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging
• Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation

For more information please contact hr@wachs.net.au