(SEWB) Social and Emotional Wellbeing Youth Worker

(SEWB) Social and Emotional Wellbeing Youth Worker

Job Title: Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker
Location: Derby, Western Australia
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: $79,806 - $84,721 per annum pro rata, + superannuation + salary sacrifice + BENEFITS!

About the Position:

The SEWB Youth Worker at DAHS plays a vital role in providing social and emotional wellbeing support to Aboriginal community members in Derby. Funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency, this position requires a deep understanding of SEWB, especially within the context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia.

The SEWB Worker will also support and deliver activities which promote education. prevention and early intervention to help strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples social and emotional wellbeing. The role will also assist community members through case management, advocacy, brief interventions and referrals to relevant organisations.

About the Organisation:

Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) providing holistic primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Derby and surrounding communities. DAHS provide a wide range of innovative public health programs in addition to direct comprehensive primary health care services.

About You

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following criteria:

Essential:

• Aboriginality is an essential criteria in accordance with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
• Experience working with roles that support Aboriginal people's mental health, SEWB and/or health.
• Understanding or experience working in of Aboriginal Community Control Health Organisations
• Experience in the delivery of programs and activities for Aboriginal people in a group setting.
• Experience in providing case management and advocacy for Aboriginal clients.
• Proven ability to solve problems by analysing issues, identifying options, and selecting the most appropriate solution.
• Effective organisational and time management skills including the ability to manage competing priorities.
• National Police Clearance
• Current “C” Class motor vehicle driver’s license
• Current WA Working With Children Check

Desirable:

• Minimum Certificate IV Community Services (Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs, Aged Care or Youth Work) or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities include:

The scope of this position will include, but is not limited to:

• Case management, including assessment, intervention, care planning, referrals, and follow-up with SEWB clients and stakeholders.
• Conducting psychosocial and SEWB education in small group settings.
• Developing, promoting, and implementing support and referral pathways for SEWB clients to access community-based services.
• Advocating for clients to ensure their needs are met by health professionals and relevant agencies.
• Participating in stakeholder meetings for a multidisciplinary approach to client care and service development.
• Promoting the SEWB program positively to staff, clients, and the community.
• Actively engaging in community events supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Contributing to program policy and procedure development.
• Ensuring accurate documentation and reporting according to funding guidelines and organizational requirements.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $79,806 - $84,721 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Annual Airfare Derby-Perth-Derby return after 12 months of continuous employment to the value of $1,683
• Accommodation allowance of $7,800 towards rent expenses
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% Leave loading
• Salary packaging gross up amount of $30,000 optional
• Employee Assistance Program
• Study Leave

Join us at Derby Aboriginal Health Services in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team!

Written applications must address all selection criteria. For further information about this position please contact Hayley in Human Resources on (08) 9158 4200 or email human.resources@dahs.org.au