Aboriginal Health Worker - Connected Beginning - Aboriginal Identified
Note : This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977.
Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual, family, and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.
Our main services are in Wellington, Dubbo, Moree, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean, and Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.
About The Position The Connected Beginnings Aboriginal Community Health Worker is responsible for facilitating healthcare screening and access to children referred into the Doonside and/or Mount Druitt Connected Beginnings Projects. This includes engaging families for health care from birth to five-year-old children to facilitate better outcomes by the time they start school with a focus on the following domains:
Physical health and wellbeingSocial competenceEmotional maturityLanguage and cognitive skillsCommunication skills and general knowledgeThis project delivers the health components of the Connected Beginnings Project that are led by education agencies Ngroo, Mount Druitt and Doonside. The position reports directly to Team Leader Connected Beginnings.
Key Duties Maintain positive partnerships with key stakeholdersEngage Aboriginal Families and Children in their healthcare journeyPerform health and developmental screening and referralsWritten communication in files, letters, and report writingContribute to data collection for the Connected Beginnings ProjectFacilitate culturally appropriate healthcare for Aboriginal children living within Doonside and Mount Druitt regionsParticipate in service planning with services and agencies as directed by the Team LeaderParticipate in quality and accreditation activities as per the direction of the Team LeaderExcellence in teamworkExperience in case management of clientsDemonstrated time management and the ability to prioritize tasksKnowledge and understanding of the issues that impact Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communitiesPrevious Experience in Aboriginal Health is highly preferableMandatory Compliance Requirements of the Position: A Certificate of AboriginalityCertification III Aboriginal Health Worker (willing to obtain)Previous Experience in Aboriginal Health is Highly PreferableAustralian Drivers LicenceWorking With Children CheckProof of COVID vaccinationNational Criminal Record CheckYour application will include the following questions: How many years' experience do you have as an Aboriginal Health Worker?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as an Aboriginal Community Support Worker?Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?#J-18808-Ljbffr