- Identified role for people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
- Fixed term contract to 30 June 2023 with possibility to extend, subject to funding.
About Mulungu
Mulungu is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service aimed at responding and providing Primary Health Care and wellbeing services to a designated geographical area within Mareeba and surrounding districts.
About the role
This position is responsible for providing Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) support including intensive case management for Mulungu clients impacted by the Stolen Generation, past trauma, dispassion, separation of families, ongoing social disadvantage, racism, and other historical social issues.
Case management includes counselling and supporting clients to access an annual Health Assessment, Mental Health Treatment Plan, service promotion, education sessions, community and cultural activities, outreach services to increase access for clients and will assist client’s search, reunion and post reunion processes.
This position will work with the Stepped Care Team Leader establishing Memorandums of understanding with key stakeholders who provide support to assist reconnecting members of the Stolen Generation.
About you
- Qualifications of Certificate III or IV in Welfare Studies or Diploma / Degree in Welfare Studies or equivalent, or Bachelor of Social Work qualification or working towards same.
Selection criteria
SC 1 Qualifications of Certificate III or IV in Social Work Studies or Diploma / Degree in Social Work Studies or equivalent, or Bachelor of Social Work qualification or working towards same.
SC 2 Demonstrated experience working within a cross-cultural environment and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
SC 3 Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of primary health care and the social, economic and cultural factors affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health.
SC 4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
SC 5 Knowledge of and / or involvement in quality improvement processes.
SC 6 Knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge of human resource management issues including Workplace Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and Antidiscrimination.
Additional Factors
- Possession of a current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence (Queensland) is required.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Working with Children Blue Card.
- Must be willing to undergo an Australian Federal Police check.
- Must provide a COVID 19 Digital Certificate.
For a copy of the position description, please email [email protected]
To apply, please submit a cover letter which includes the addressing of the selection criteria, along with a copy of your resume.
Applications close 9am Tuesday 3rd January 2023.