Social Support Service Jobs

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients in a safe, respectful, and culturally appropriate way

• Monitor client wellbeing and safety during their stay

• Work as part of a small, supportive team

• Maintain basic records and reports

• Assist with cleaning and general duties within the facility

• Work rostered shifts, 

Essential Criteria

• Aboriginality (Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA))

• Ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people from diverse communities

• Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people and communities

• Ability to work as part of a team and under pressure

• Basic computer skills

• Commitment to Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing

• Current WA “C” Class driver’s licence (or ability to obtain)

• National Police Clearance and Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain)

• Willingness to work flexible hours and night shifts

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in this role to:

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL:

• Certificate II or higher in Environmental Health or a willingness to obtain qualification;
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong and productive partnerships with the Aboriginal Communities and liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
• Demonstrated skills in implementing and managing Environmental Health presentations and or activities;
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to relate well to team members and a broad range of client needs;
• 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;
• Ability to travel regularly and stay overnight/s;
• Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities; and
• Proficient computer usage skills;
• Current Working With Children Check;
• Current Police Certificate (valid within 3 months);
• WA “C” Class drivers’ licence;

DESIRABLE:

• Two years’ experience in Environmental Health;

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ESSENTIAL:

• Sound knowledge of the National Policy Framework and Tools for health promotion and disease prevention related to FASD delivery to ATSI communities
• Sound understanding of health promotion principles and social determinants of health in an Aboriginal Public Health setting
• Sound knowledge of a public health approach to the delivery of health promotion activities including use of principles of primary health care, community development
• Experience in researching, collecting, analysing and interpreting information, evaluating options and formulating recommendations in a timely manner
• Experience in implementing and using monitoring and evaluation tools
• Demonstrated communication and engagement skills with a range of internal and external 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
• Current WA Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check, Police Clearance (valid within 3 months)
• Ability to travel on outreach up to four (4) nights at a time as required.

DESIRABLE:

• Graduate Certificate in Diagnosis and Assessment of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
• Tertiary qualification in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Sciences, Project Management and/or similar experience

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ESSENTIAL:

• Aboriginality is essential under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act of 1984;
• Have the ability to cultivate professional working relationships with participants and their families;
• Have demonstrated skills to communicate culturally and appropriately with community members;
• Ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
• Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met;
• Work effectively as a member of a team;
• Ability to travel on outreach throughout the Goldfields region as required;
• Be able to satisfactorily gain NDIS Screening
• Current Working with Children Check (vulnerable people) and National Police Clearance (within 3 months);
• Current WA “C” Class drivers’ licence;

DESIRABLE:

• Understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS);
• Basic Computer Skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

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ESSENTIAL:

Aboriginality is an essential criterion and is provided for in accordance with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).  

• Ability to communicate with indigenous people from different communities and interest groups;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a community-based organisation;
• Cross cultural sensitivity and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal Communities and people;
• Sound knowledge of Aboriginal culture & family dynamics and the impact of trauma;
• Ability to manage challenging and aggressive behaviours when dealing with intoxicated clients;
• Flexibility to work the hours required of the position.
• Ability to perform soundly in a crisis situation;
• Current Police Certificate (within 3 months) and Working with Children Check;
• Current WA “C” Class Drivers Licence;

DESIRABLE:

• Well-developed computer skills including the use of all Microsoft Office Suite.
• Certificate II or higher in Community Services Qualification;
• Current First Aid Certificate

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