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After Care Service Worker

The Culture Care Connect Aftercare Services Worker is responsible for providing assertive and timely follow-up care for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people referred to this service following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis, in line with the co-designed aftercare model of care.

The person in this role will be resourced with strong training and ongoing support mechanisms including clinical and cultural supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL:

Possess Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health and or, Certificate IV in Mental Health, Certificate IV Community Services or equivalent training and or experience.
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite.
Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, knowledge of current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people.
Demonstrated experience in office administration tasks.
Current police check and WWC check.
The ability to work outside normal office hours.
The ability to travel and stay overnight/s.
Current Class C driver’s licence.

DESIRABLE

Trained Aboriginal Health Worker
Is of Aboriginal descent, identified and accepted by their local Aboriginal community.

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Counsellor

The Counsellor is responsible for providing support in the delivery of Social and Emotional Wellbeing care to clients. The Counsellor forms part of the SEWB Multi-Disciplinary team and works collaboratively with the team and other programs areas.

Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology and/or appropriate professional registration in Western Australia
Mental Health Accreditation and Registration is required (or the ability to acquire this within 3 months of commencement) with the Australian Counselling Association
Knowledge and experience in working with people with social and emotional conditions
Demonstrated assessment, case management and treatment skills
A thorough knowledge of and experience
High level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health;
Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met;
Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities;
Current Police Clearance (within 3 months) and Working With Children Check.
Ability to travel and stay overnight/s as required.
Current WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence

DESIRABLE:

Membership with the Australian Counselling Association or equivalent;
Proficient computer knowledge and skills;

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Counsellor Female

The Counsellor - Pilot Program reports to and is directly accountable to the Manager of SEWB and is responsible for providing support in the delivery of Social and Emotional Wellbeing care to clients. The Counsellor forms part of the SEWB Multi-Disciplinary team and works collaboratively with the team and other programs areas.

Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling/Mental Health or Psychology and/or appropriate professional registration in Western Australia;
Minimum 3 years’ experience working in mental health and/or drugs and alcohol) settings;
Demonstrated knowledge of current issues, standards and trends in the delivery of mental health and SEWB services to Aboriginal people;
Effective organisational and time management skills, the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines;
Highly developed Interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, policy development and data collection;
Demonstrated assessment, case management and treatment skills
High level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
Current Police Clearance (within 3 months) and Working With Children Check;
Ability to travel and stay overnight/s as required;
Current WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.

Desirable:

Membership with the Australian Counselling Association or equivalent;
Proficient computer knowledge and skills;

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SEWB Outreach Worker Male

This position will support and run activities which promote education, prevention and early intervention for ATSI people with social and emotional wellbeing issues consistent with the SEWB Model of Service.

Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Term: Ongoing, 37.5 Hours per week

Summary of Position

The SEWB Outreach Worker will be responsible for providing support to Aboriginal & Torres Strait

Islander people and communities to strengthen their Social and Emotional Wellbeing by connecting them to health care services, specialist services and culturally appropriate programs and activities.

To view a copy of the JDF (SEWB Outreach Worker Male) Click Here

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