Job Description
Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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Are you passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and making a positive impact in your community?
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Nunkuwarrin Yunti is the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in metropolitan Adelaide. We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to access services, guided by our values of Caring, Community, Communication and Consistency.
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We are seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Wellbeing Support Worker to engage with individuals and communities, providing culturally safe support, advocacy, and education to promote positive behavioural change and wellbeing.
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Job Description
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About the Role
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You will:
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Engage with clients, their families and carers to encourage engagement in the Harm Minimisation Program and other services.
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Provide motivation, empowerment and access to information to encourage positive behavioural change.
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Demonstrate positive role modelling to clients and the community.
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Provide assessment and referrals to a variety of services, for example drug treatment, health, legal and social services.
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Work closely with program staff and provide practical assistance and culturally safe support to clients to achieve their short and long-term goals.
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Work within appropriate boundaries and draw on knowledge and expertise gained through lived experience.
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Support the implementation and delivery of relapse prevention/mutual aid groups and provide direct support to clients who attend the group.
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Distribute sterile needles and syringes, disposable equipment and other related equipment both onsite and outreach
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About You
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You bring:
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Minimum qualification of certificate III in relevant health field consistent with the position and/or studying towards such qualifications and/or minimum of one year demonstrated experience.
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Past lived experience with alcohol and other drugs and ability to share this with others in a positive and professional manner.
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Demonstrated understanding, knowledge and experience of social, health and cultural issues effective the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population in Adelaide and the greater metropolitan region.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and be able to work in a manner which takes into account community and kinship systems.
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Ability to use initiative and work directly with clients in a highly challenging environment in clinical and outreach sites.
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Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients
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Self-confidence and the ability to work without direct supervision, exercising tact and confidentiality as required.
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Ability to maintain high levels of work standards and deliver services within the resources of the program which support clients in a sensitive and non-judgemental manner.
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Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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Desired Skills and Experience
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Relevant experience and confidence working in the health care sector, especially with clients who have complex health and social needs.
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Accredited training in drug and alcohol related management and/or counselling would be highly desirable.
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At Nunkuwarrin Yunti, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to Caring, Community, Communication and Consistency in everything we do.
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We offer:
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A culturally safe, values-led workplace
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Child Safe Organisation commitment
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2 weeks gifted annual leave over Christmas
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Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
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Flexible working arrangements
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Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities
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An inclusive and equal opportunity workplace
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Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check are required.
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0.8 FTE | Part Time Ongoing
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NOTE: Nunkuwarrin Yunti is an Equal Opportunity Employer and open to all applicants, however we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Nunkuwarrin Yunti is a Child Secure Organisation.

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