Yulu-Burri-Ba is currently seeking a highly motivated Case Manager/Counsellor to join our Social Health Team!

The Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (Yulu-Burri-Ba) provides a safe, friendly, confidential, and culturally appropriate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary and Social Wellbeing Health programs in line with community needs. It is our vision to empower our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and community to achieve excellence in their healthcare outcomes.  Yulu-Burri-Ba has clinics at Capalaba, Dunwich on North Stradbroke Island and Wynnum.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Please note:  To be considered for and appointed to any position at Yulu-Burri-Ba, you must:

1. have a Queensland Working with Children Blue Card (Paid Blue Card)
2. Current Registration with recognised professions

You will be required to provide evidence of the requirements mentioned above during the recruitment process.

The roles and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

General:

·        Coordinate and facilitate effective support structures, including external agencies in order to meet the complexity of client needs i.e. liaising with Centrelink, Dept of Child Safety, Dept of Housing Service etc;

·        Intake and assessment of referrals to aid appropriate allocation of services i.e psychologist, social worker, family wellbeing service, AOD counsellor etc;

·        Assist in the delivery of counselling services through a social work framework that focusses on solutions focused strategies, brief interventions, education, harm minimisation techniques, crisis intervention and general support relevant to client’s mental health needs;

·        Manage a case load of clients with complex needs and identified issues;

·        Empower and foster independence and interdependence through participation, and access to appropriate resources, opportunities and services within the community;
 Essential

·        Demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable client groups, including the provision of social supports and addressing general client needs;

·        Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health services and the issues facing these organizations;

·        Knowledge or experience in effective case management;

·        Knowledge and experience in effective counselling techniques

·        Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;

·        Demonstrated ability to work as part of an inter-professional team including knowledge and understanding of the roles and contributions of other professionals;

·        Demonstrated effective verbal and written skills with particular emphasis on interpersonal communication skills, confidentiality and record keeping

·        Ability to work across all three YBB clinics (North Stradbroke Island, Capalaba, Wynnum)

Qualifications/Experience

·        A professional qualification in Social Work, Human Services, with registration in relevant body or other relevant qualification or a Diploma in Counselling or related field with extensive relevant experience

·        Demonstrated practical experience working with vulnerable clients associated with drug and alcohol or mental health conditions

·        Desirable Mental Health Accreditation

PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS

·         Travel across Yulu-Burri-Ba clinics (Capalaba, Wynnum and North Stradbroke Island) may be required

·         Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld) – essential

For further information:

Email – [email protected]

To apply:

Please apply via SEEK with a one-page covering letter advising why you are the best person for the role and a copy of your current resume.

Applications close: COB Friday 11th August 2023