NDIS Social Support Worker - 101017
Job No:
MHAC633
Location:
Milingimbi
- We’re one of Australia’s largest providers of Aboriginal healthcare.
- We’re engaging with health issues at a grass roots community level.
- We’re looking for passionate individuals who are ready to help change the future for Aboriginal healthcare.
What we stand for
With eight clinics and growing across East Arnhem Land, we’re providing health care services for over 6,000 Indigenous residents. Our Board of Directors represents communities across the region, ensuring every decision we make helps empower Yolngu people to take control of their lives and direct their own futures.
We’re connected by passion
We share a passion for the rich history of the Yolngu culture and a commitment to ensure that the work we’re doing is instrumental in ensuring self-determination for Indigenous peoples. We’re a people place where going above and beyond is in our nature. We’re not just offering jobs, we’re offering a way to shape Australia’s future. Do you share our passion?
We need you
Miwatj Health are pleased to offer this position as a Full Time; Fixed term through to 30/06/2022 opportunity. Based in the Milingimbi Clinic. you will be working closely with our Aboriginal workforce which is critical to our client’s success. You’ll be committed to finding the best way to communicate with our clients and our team in order to provide great care in sometimes uncertain circumstances.
Core aspects of your role will include:
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual (1:1) support to clients to navigate the social services in their community.
- Provider capacity building group support to clients who require social services education.
- Facilitate family meetings to provide mediation, crisis intervention and education
- Undertake prevention and early intervention activities to at-risk clients.
- Provide cultural brokerage to clients who require support to navigate complex social systems.
- Provide outreach service delivery, community education and assist other agencies in their work with Yolngu clients.
- Help Yolngu communities to find strong solutions to problems using a both-ways approach.
- Provide community and client updates daily to Team Leader.
- Highlight any concerning events or incidents that may affect the wellbeing of clients and families.
- Be involved in team discussions and creating appropriate resources in language to present to communities.
- Work in a team environment.
- Participate in training and learning activities.
Qualifications/Professional registration/other requirements
- Northern Territory Driver’s License.
- Northern Territory Working with Children Clearance.
- NDIS Worker Screening.
Why Miwatj?
Whether working with a remote healthcare provider is in your bucket list, or something that is tried and tested, we’d love for you to reach out. East Arnhem Land offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a community where the richness of Yolngu culture is in the air you breathe.
A competitive salary of $53,049 - $57,578 per annum + Super (dependent on skills and experience) is available with this Full Time; Fixed term through to 30/06/2022 position.
How do you know if you’re the right fit?
In order to deliver on our mission, we know that a collaborative, supportive team is critical. We’re looking for people who are committed to not only growing their capability, but willing to step in and support other team members and clients. Whilst knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is helpful, what will really see you thrive in our communities is an open mind, willingness to be exposed to culture, and curiosity. Before you reach out and apply, we need you to have:
Essential minimum requirements
- Willingness to participate in formal training relevant to the NDIS program.
- Ability to communicate confidently in a group environment, including mediating family meetings.
- Ability to speak an Aboriginal language from the Miwatj region and knowledge of the region’s traditional kinship systems.
- Willingness to participate in literacy and numeracy training if required.
- Personal qualities that contribute to the success of the NDIS Programs, including reliability, motivation, and commitment
Desirable
- Demonstrated compassion and understanding of the challenges and issues faced by indigenous communities.
- Senior First Aid Certificate or the ability to obtain
- Previous experience with working with social and emotional wellbeing issues affecting Aboriginal people in a remote community context.
- Demonstrated understanding of community-based interventions for reducing alcohol and drug related harm.
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Please note: This position is based in Milingimbi community, accommodation and relocation is not included in this role.
This position has been Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander identified.
For more information, please contact the Miwatj Health Recruitment Team at: recruitment@miwatj.com.au and quote reference MHAC 633
Application close date: once the position is filled.
We’re proud to employ over 116 Yolngu employees and we are always looking to increase that number. If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and interested in this role you are encouraged to apply.