The purpose of this position is to provide immediate and rapid response to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander chronic rough sleepers. This position will form part of the Social Support Unit and overall Bega program area’s that provide assertive outreach, triage and support with the aim of successfully transitioning people to safe accommodation and housing linked together with long term Emotional Social Well Being and Clinical Health programs as needed.
External:
Internal:
ESSENTIAL:
This role will have the primary responsibility of connecting with local Elders, older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families to raise awareness of their aged care entitlements. 50D role
Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Term: Ongoing, 37.5 Hours per week
Summary of the Position:
The ACC has the primary responsibility of connecting with local Elders, older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families to raise awareness of their aged care entitlements.
The overarching function of the ACC is to ensure that support for clients is organised, sequenced and supported to enable effective access to appropriate aged care services both internal and external to the ACCHO.
The ACC will work closely with the Aged Care Support Coordinator. They will also help determine the level of local demand for aged care services, identify existing aged care services, any service gaps in the area and continue advocacy work with clients as required.
Reporting to the Manager Social Support, the Regional Tobacco Action & Youth Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Tacking Indigenous Smoking (TIS) and Youth Programs.
Are you looking for your next career move and want to join a dynamic and professional team working in a positive and rewarding environment?
Bega Garnbirringu Health Service (Bega) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health
Organisation (ACCHO) located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and has been providing Culturally
appropriate healthcare services to Aboriginal communities across the Goldfields region for over 40 years.
About the Opportunity:
Reporting to the Manager Social Support, the Regional Tobacco Action & Youth Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Tacking Indigenous Smoking (TIS) and Youth Programs.
To be considered for this position you will have:
Essential
· A qualification in Health Promotion, Project Management, Population Health or related discipline;
· Demonstrated experience and the ability to provide leadership and manage a team effectively;
· Experience in health promotion project management, planning, coordination and implementation to meet agreed timelines and objectives, including previous experience preparing reports and correspondence;
· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health;
· High level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
· High level of financial management, program reporting and evaluation skills;
· 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;
· WA “C” Class drivers’ licence;
· Ability to travel and stay overnight/s as required
· Valid Working with Children Check (WA)
· National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)
Our Benefits
· 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday.;
· Above Award remuneration rates.;
· 17.5% Annual Leave Loading;
· Tax free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year;
· Up to $600 p/a subsidised Health & Wellbeing program.;
· Paid 2-week shutdown at the end of the year (subject to attendance KPI’s );
· Long Service Leave after 7 years.;
· Accrued Personal Leave paid out on termination;
· Leadership Development program.;
· Flexible work environment;
· Extensive Professional Development opportunities;
· Internal promotion and career development opportunities;
· Regular staff appreciation functions
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