AddressSocial & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Worker – Cherry Creek
- Make a real difference to the local community
- 2 x Part-Time (0.6FTE) positions available
- Access to Salary Packaging
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlements
The Role
Wathaurong is partnering with Barwon Health to provide primary care services at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Centre. The Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Worker will provide culturally appropriate support services to Community Members within the Wathaurong, Gulidjan, & Gadubanud Communities.
The work of the Wathaurong SEWB Program is underpinned by the Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework, (Balit Murrup – “Strong Spirit”) and we support Community Members in building their self-determination and to meet individual wellbeing goals.
This role will work as part of the Primary Care Service team at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Centre with a link to the Wathaurong Social & Emotional Wellbeing program, providing high quality support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people at Cherry Creek.
You will work in close collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team inclusive of medical officers, registered nurses, mental health and allied health clinicians. You will also work closely with the Youth Justice staff employed by the Department of Justice and Community Safety, including the Aboriginal Liaison Officers. You will play an active role in disciplinary knowledge sharing with your colleagues and creating a reciprocal learning environment for staff.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Relevant qualification (or working toward) in Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related area.
- Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in delivery of social and Emotional Wellbeing support in both group and individual settings.
- Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services.
- Demonstrated high level of knowledge and understanding of the mental health sector and community support services.
- Sound knowledge of Aboriginal Culture, issues affecting Aboriginal people, and Aboriginal Service sector.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive stakeholder relationships and communicate with diverse individuals in a culturally appropriate manner.
- Ability to demonstrate resilience and work in challenging and high-pressured environments.
- Strong written communication skills including a high level of accuracy, record keeping, and report writing abilities.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team.
- Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
Desirable
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
About Us
Please visit our website for further information: www.wathaurong.org.au
How to Apply
A Position Description can be viewed on our website at: https://wathaurong.org.au/work-with-us/
Applications and enquiries should be sent via SEEK
