SEWB Service Jobs

Type: Permanent  Full Time

Position Term: Ongoing, 37.5 Hours Per Week

Summary of  the Position:

The Counsellor reports to and is directly accountable to the Cultural & Clinical Lead 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 Bega staff.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling 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;
• Knowledge of the local community able to travel throughout the Goldfields Regions;
• 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:

• Aboriginality is advantageous in this role but is not an essential requirement;
• Hold accreditation with the AASW or specific field of service governing body, with the possession of a Medical Provider Number (or working towards);
• Membership with the Australian Counselling Association or equivalent.

To view a copy of the JDF – Counsellor Male Click here

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Type: Permanent  Full Time

Position Term: Ongoing, 37.5 Hours Per Week

Summary of  the 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 Well-Being by connecting them to health care services, specialist services and culturally appropriate programs and activities. This position will support and run activities which promote education, prevention and early intervention for Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islander people with social and emotional wellbeing issues consistent with the SEWB Model of Service.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• A qualification and experience in Community Service, Aboriginal Health Work, Social Work or equivalent;
• Aboriginality is an essential criterion and is provided for in accordance with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA);
• Proven ability to build rapport, communicate and develop respectful and professional
  relationships with ATSI people;
• Experience working with Aboriginal people in the area of social and emotional wellbeing;
• Ability to plan and present promotional events which support the SEWB of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
• Ability to develop and deliver SEWB activities and programs for ATSI people;
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team, as well as independently when required;
• Ability to use initiative and creativity to achieve service outcomes;
• Strong ability to build strategic partnerships;
• Ability to undertake regular travel and overnight/s stay
• Computer literacy, proficiency in Microsoft suit
• Current ‘C’ class drivers licence
• Current National Police Clearance (valid within 3 months)
• Current Working with Children Check

To view a copy of the JDF – Male  Click Here

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