SEWB Support Worker
Fulltime |Townsville |Closes Ongoing
Your Contribution
The responsibilities of the Male Support Worker include supporting TAIHS male patients to attend Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) appointments, assist them to participate in SEWB activities and assist with organising and facilitating SEWB Male Team group activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Support patients to attend SEWB appointments
• Assist to coordinate SEWB Team administrative functions as required
• Conduct client outreach as requested
• Support and facilitate group activities
• Support and facilitate the thorough care of Mental Health Referrals between TAIHS GPS, the QLD Health, SEWB team and, other relevant Mental Health Services
• Liaise with, and support clients to access the services applicable to wellbeing
• Prepare and maintain reports / statistics associated with the role and responsibilities
ALL employees have a commitment to adhere to the following:
• Work collaboratively with other team members and the wider TAIHS community in a manner that fosters positive reputation, relationships and workplace culture
• Work within legal, ethical and professional frameworks
• Ensure a commitment to all lawful and reasonable directions
• Actively endeavour to meet personal performance expectations and standards
• Participate in relevant meetings (organisation and team)
• Participate in required training and professional development programs
• Actively monitor, review and assist with improvements to policy, procedure, process and practice across TAIHS - All employees share the authority and responsibility of identifying non-compliances or possible improvements and recording these instances such that corrective or preventive action can be taken, to rectify the immediate situation and to prevent recurrence
• Commit to self-development and self-awareness to support professional growth
• Work in accordance with the TAIHS Code of Conduct and values, workplace health and safety legislation, confidentiality policies and all other relevant policies, procedures and processes
• Undertake other duties as reasonably directed
Please note that the duties outlined in this position description are not exhaustive and only provide an indication of the work involved. To achieve business needs TAIHS can direct you to perform duties which it considers are within your level of skill, competence and training.
Required Qualifications and Experience
• Qualification Cert III Health Worker Community Services or Clinical Practice, or a qualification deemed relevant to the role
• Proven ability to support and facilitate support groups and cultural groups
• Demonstrated respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, history and culture
• Proven ability to liaise with, and support clients to access the services applicable to wellbeing
• Proven ability to prepare and maintain reports / statistics associated with the role and responsibilities
• Sound interpersonal skills, with the ability to value individual strengths and limitations
• Mental Health training experience (Desirable)
• Sound interpersonal skills, with the ability to value individual strengths and limitations
Required Licenses and Checks
• Ability to pass a National Police Check – no Serious/Criminal/Court Records
• Current Blue Card (Queensland's Working with Children Check) (or AHPRA registration if required)
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)
• Proof of qualifications and current registration (as appropriate) are to be provided prior to commencement of employment
• Current First Aid and CPR
Required Attributes
• Culturally safe communication skills
• Effective communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal
• Ability to display initiative, and motivation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Empathic and patient nature
• Ability to multitask and prioritise duties
Practical Requirements
• Work outside of normal hours of duty may be required
• Travel across the region may be required
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position in a safe manner
Conditions and Benefits of the Position
TAIHS provides access to an employee assistance program and access to learning and development opportunities. Your employment experience with TAIHS will include work-life balance with competitive salary and benefits, leave entitlements, career progression opportunities and the chance to make a difference to the people and communities.
TAIHS is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity. The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Employees demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people communicate effectively and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
TAIHS acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be a culturally capable organisation. We are an inclusive, equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
To Apply:
Please click here to view the current Position Description
You must submit the below documentation;
- CV/Resume
- One page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position
Email: hr@taihs.net.au
THIS IS AN IDENTIFIED ROLE FOR INDIGENOUS AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE.