Full time

1d ago , from Bega Garnbirringu Health Service

Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Term: Ongoing – 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date:

Department : Social Support

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To assist the Aboriginal Homeless & Fringe Dweller Support Service Worker and Rough Sleeper Outreach Workers in their day-to-day operations. To facilitate an integrated approach between specialist homelessness services and mainstream agencies and to assist clients to improve their shelter/environmental circumstances, considering individual, cultural and lifestyle choices.

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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL:

- Certificate II or higher in Community Services Qualification;
- Ability to communicate with indigenous people from different communities and interest groups;
- Ability to work under pressure;




- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a community-based organisation;
- Cross cultural sensitivity and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal Communities and people;
- Sound knowledge of Aboriginal culture & family dynamics and the impact of trauma;
- Ability to manage challenging and aggressive behaviours when dealing with intoxicated clients;
- Ability to perform soundly in a crisis situation;
- Current Police Certificate (within 3 months) and Working with Children Check;
- Current WA “C” Class Drivers Licence;
- Ability to work outside of normal business hours;
- Ability to travel and stay overnight/s as required

DESIRABLE:

- Well-developed computer skills including the use of all Microsoft Office Suite.

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