Social Emotional Wellbeing Support Worker (Identified)
Fulltime |Townsville |Closes 9am, 22nd November 2024
Your Contribution
You will work as a part of a team of support workers and counsellors within TAIHS social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) to support patients and community. The responsibilities of the Male Support Worker include supporting TAIHS patients to attend Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) appointments, provision of information and referral to other TAIHS programs and community supports, assist with participation in SEWB activities including organising and facilitating SEWB men’s group.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
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
Required Qualifications and Experience
• Certificate 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
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
For more information please email: hr@taihs.net.au
THIS IS AN IDENTIFIED ROLE FOR INDIGENOUS AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE.