The Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (Yulu-Burri-Ba) is responsible for providing a safe, friendly, confidential, and culturally appropriate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care service in line with community needs and consistent with relevant National and State Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health frameworks.
Yulu-Burri-Ba has clinics at Capalaba, North Stradbroke Island and Wynnum.Yulu-Burri-Ba is currently seeking a highly motivated Social Worker/Case Manager to join our dedicated Social Health Team.This role:This position is to provide culturally appropriate clinic and community based supports to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients who experience complex social and mental health conditions and to work effectively with other social and health practitioners to identify and access appropriate services to meet their needs.Responsibilities:Coordinate and facilitate effective support structures, including external agencies in order to meet the complexity of client needs i.e. liaising with Centrelink, Dept of Child Safety, Dept of Housing Service etc;Intake and assessment of referrals to aid appropriate allocation of services i.e psychologist, social worker, family wellbeing service, AOD counsellor etc;Assist in the delivery of counselling services through a social work framework that focusses on solutions focused strategies, brief interventions, education, harm minimization techniques,



crisis intervention and general support relevant to client's mental health needs;Manage a case load of clients with complex needs and identified issues;Empower and foster independence and interdependence through participation, and access to appropriate resources, opportunities and services within the community;To be successful in this role, you will have:Demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable client groups, including the provision of social supports and addressing general client needs;Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health services and the issues facing these organizations;Knowledge or experience in effective case management;Knowledge and experience in effective counselling techniquesAbility to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;Ability to work at North Stradroke Island at least 3 days a week, remaining two days across Capalaba or Wynnum.Qualifications/ExperienceA skilled qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Nursing, with registration in relevant body or other relevant qualification or a Diploma in Counselling or related field with extensive relevant experienceDemonstrated practical experience working with vulnerable clients associated with drug and alcohol or mental health conditionsWhy work for Yulu-Burri-Ba?
We can offer you:an opportunity to make a difference to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and familiesability to salary sacrificea positive, supportive and learning work environmentThe successful applicant must have a Working with Children, Blue Card.
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📌 Case Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Yulu-Burri-Ba ACCH
📍 Brisbane