AddressSocial & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Worker
- Make a real difference to Community
- Full-Time, ongoing position
- Access to Salary Packaging
- Generous Annual Leave entitlements
The Role
The Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Worker will provide culturally appropriate support services to Community Members within the Wathaurong, Gulidjan, & Gadubanud Communities. Our work 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. Community members actively participate in their individual wellbeing journey, with our team ensuring each Community Members unique journey is recognised, respected and supported. We emphasise Community Members strengths, resilience, and ability to overcome challenges, while making sure their independence and choices are respected.
Within the Social & Emotional Wellbeing Team, we offer two types of programs: individual (1:1) support to Community Members, and programs delivered in a group setting. Social Emotional Wellbeing workers offer support on a brief intervention basis, with the program duration generally ranging from 6-12 weeks, depending on individual needs.
The SEWB role will work closely with a range of SEWB programs including:
- Intake & Assessment
- Alcohol and other drugs (AOD)
- Bring them home (BTH)
- Women’s group
- Men’s Group
- Psychology and Counselling
- Cultural Care Connect
Towards Home Plus, Step Thru Care, Head to Health and GCQ Locals
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 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.
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 must be submitted via SEEK
