Social Support Service Jobs

Type: Fixed Term – 12 Month Term Contract

Position Term: 12 Month Contract: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Summary of  the Position:

It is the role of the Remote Community Connector to inform, educate and assist indigenous people when signing up and accessing the NDIS. This position aims to ensure the pathway process through to the National Disability Insurance Scheme is as transitional as possible. Remote Community Connectors are required to maintain connections and communication between the participants, their services, providers, and the NDIS to ensure their needs are met.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

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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Type: Full Time

Position Term: Full Time, Ongoing

Summary of  the Position:

This position will assist in the delivery of a culturally appropriate smoking cessation program, tailored to the needs of the communities within the Goldfields region.

This position forms part of a multidisciplinary team and will contribute to promoting, undertaking and supporting a range of programs, activities and workshops regarding strategies to address quitting smoking; and contribute to the development and provision of community education and engagement regarding the effects of tobacco and supporting healthy living.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

ESSENTIAL:

• Demonstrated and applied understanding of smoking cessation principles and strategies
• Demonstrated experience in developing, planning, implementing and evaluating smoking cessation programs
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop meaningful relationships whilst respecting traditional culture and values
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy
• Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health
• Ability to travel within the Goldfields community and stay overnight/s
• WA “C” Class drivers’ licence
• Current Working with Children Check WA
• Current National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance – valid within 3 months)

DESIRABLE:

• Qualification and / or experience in health promotion, primary health care or population health
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
• Proficient computer skills

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