Culture Care Connect - After Care Worker
This is an Identified role and is only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Applicants only.
The opportunity
We are recruiting for a full-time After Care Woker to join the Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation.
The Role
The After Care Worker will help improve Aboriginal and Torres strait islander mental health and suicide prevention outcomes by providing culturally appropriate aftercare service and support to the community. The After Care Worker will work alongside individuals and their families to achieve their wellness goals in a culturally safe environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support their local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities to improve access to culturally safe and appropriate suicide prevention services.
- Contribute to a localised service delivery model for aftercare services through a co-design approach with local Community, using NACCHO’s National Model of Care, and other resources, as a framework.
- Provide culturally safe aftercare services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals who have been referred following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis in line with agreed service delivery model
- Build and maintain strong referral pathways, including but not limited to the following services: acute care services, primary care services, schools, police, funeral services, Alcohol and Other Drug Services, mainstream and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led mental health services
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- Maintaining electronic clinical records and provide written reports.
- Participate in regular supervision with your supervisor
- Liaise with community and health linkers to provide optimal services for clients.
Who we are
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) is a long-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in the heart of Wiradjuri Country.
RivMed work to effect change in the most marginalized and vulnerable people in our community. We work to achieve this through the provision of culturally appropriate medical and well-being services for Aboriginal people and their families.
Selection criteria
This is an Aboriginal identified position and is open to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants only – please supply a copy of your Aboriginality along with your Resume and Cover letter.
- Certificate in Mental Health or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care OR equivalent training or minimum two years' experience within the field
- Confirmation of Aboriginality
- Demonstrate a passion for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks
- Client focused with an ability to advocate on the client's behalf
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in computer software including the Microsoft Office suite
- Commitment to personal and professional development including the sharing of knowledge, information and skills with work colleagues
- Current and clear Criminal Record Check, NSW Working with Children Chek and current Drivers licence
We offer an excellent range of benefits including but not limited to:
- Full access to salary sacrifice arrangements up to a grossed-up value of $30,000
- Access up to $2,650 of pre-tax meal and entertainment expenses
- Accelerated long service leave entitlements and early access to such leave
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program, with the cost of external counselling sessions paid by the Corporation
- Ability to accrue and take Time Off in Lieu (within reason & at manager discretion)
- Excellent training and development opportunities
Applications
Please provide a copy of your up-to-date resume and a 1–2-page cover letter outlining your motivation for wanting the role, and the skills, capabilities and experience you will bring to the position. You do not need to address the individual selection criteria.
Applications close 9am, Monday 20 May 2024.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Sharna Solomon (Acting Team Leader Mental Health) on 0437 858 409 or email sharna.solomon@rivmed.org.au
Employment conditions
Employment is subject to a clear Working with Children and Criminal Record Check. Successful applicants must demonstrate vaccination for Covid-19 in line with current Department of Health regulations.
