ASO5 Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker, Port Augusta

SA Health—Women’s and Children’s Health Network

Port Augusta, Whyalla, and Eyre Peninsula, SA

Child Welfare, Youth and Family Services (Community Services and Development)

Full-time

$84,522 to $94,003

Women's and Children's Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Port Augusta (5700)

Salary

Classification: ASO5—Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker, Administrative Services Officer L5—$84,522 to $94,003

Full-time—Ongoing Permanent

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the CAMHS team as an Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker, where you will be responsible for

Deliver culturally responsive child and adolescent mental health care to consumers with complex needs, and address inconsistencies between practice and policy.

Address cultural safety and undertake culturally informed engagement, assessment, education/advocacy, counseling, and group work, ensuring optimal consumer care.

Engage in ongoing consultation, liaison, and co-work with other CAMHS disciplines, government, and non-government organizations.

Utilize expert cultural knowledge, skills, and experience to direct, support, orient, and educate other staff.

Lead and participate in action research projects, quality improvement activities, and policy development within the practice setting.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Demonstrated ability in integrating Aboriginal cultural experiences, philosophy, and practices into mental health services for Indigenous youth and families.

Proven expertise in engaging and establishing rapport with Indigenous youth and families to address their needs effectively.

Vast experience in conducting assessments and implementing interventions for Indigenous youth and families with complex mental health challenges.

Demonstrated understanding of cultural, social, and emotional well-being issues impacting Indigenous youth and families and government policy impacts on mental health outcomes.

Proficiency in utilizing appropriate counseling and group work modalities tailored for Indigenous youth and families.

What WCHN Can Offer You

Salary package: a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills, and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for meal entertainment expenses each FBT year.

Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)

Free Public Transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital Workers.

Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities

Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

You may be eligible for financial support if you are considering relocating from interstate or overseas. Please speak to the inquiries person of the role on offer to find out more.

About Us

The Women’s and Children’s Health Network is the state’s leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children, and young people across South Australia. We offer:

specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions

state-of-the-art maternity and obstetric care services

Community-based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children, and young people, their families, and communities across SA

specialist programs, including mental health, child and family health services, youth, and Aboriginal health services.

Join our patient-centered team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children, and young people with the best health care both within our hospital and via our many and varied community services and programs.

Our values of compassion, respect, equity, accountability, and working together for excellence, or CREATE Together, represent who we are as a network.

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Enquiries: Dianne van Giesen, Admin Coordinator: 0871173700, dianne.vangiesen@sa.gov.au