AddressThe Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region.
The Family Wellbeing Service (FWS) aims to strengthen the cohesion and capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families that have a heightened risk of becoming vulnerable. By enabling the raising of healthy ATSI children who can achieve their potential and addressing identified gaps in prevention, early intervention, and care coordination, family capacity building can be achieved through the application of intensive, customised support and coordination of care networks around the child and their family. The practical services and supports enabled by the FWS can build the knowledge and strength of families to provide the environment needed to optimise the health and wellbeing trajectory for their children.
About the Role?
The role development of the Intake/Interim Officer within the Family Wellbeing Service has been an ongoing process in developing the most effective means to address operational aspects of the entry point for clients into the service. The rationale for this is due to an extensive waitlist which can impact on families requiring support in a timely manner, or to address families entering the service at crisis point. It is noted that the administration heavy aspects of referrals, waitlist and allocation impacts on the quality and quantity of intake and interim support responses.
We have a part-time position working 4-days per week based at our Moray field clinic. Within this role, you will be required to:
• Support the referral pathways to FWS and an efficient intake and assessment process that meets funding and operational requirements.
• Contribute to the quality improvement processes in the development of practice, outcomes, procedures, and protocols within the Family Wellbeing Service team and across MATSICHS.
• Develop networks (internally and externally) and build community support for promotion and participation in services.
• Conduct comprehensive Intake Assessment to identify the family’s strengths and areas of need and engage in preliminary goal setting with the family in a culturally competent manner.
• Assess level of risk related to domestic and family violence and develop robust safety plans in conjunction with the family and relevant stakeholders.
About You?
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
• Current Criminal History Check
• Current Blue Card (prior to commencement)
• Qualification in a relevant field and/or relevant experience including social work, psychology, social science, or related clinical field.
• Current First Aid and CPR (willingness to obtain)
Desirable, but not mandatory:
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities
What Can we Offer?
At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
• At IUIH ‘Our Collectivity is Our Strength’.
• We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.
• Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.
• Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs.
• Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff ‘Gather and Grow’ yarns and award ceremonies.
• Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.
• Onsite Presto’s Café at our Windsor Office providing a range of hot and cold beverages and healthy breakfast and lunch options.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Midday Monday 17 June 2024
