Wellbeing Support Worker

About Us?
The 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 South East Qld Region.

IUIH established the Moreton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (MATSICHS) in 2011 as a strategic response to the significant growth and geographic dispersion of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Moreton Bay area.

About the Role?
As a Wellbeing Support Worker, you will work alongside the Social Health team to support and assist clients accessing available health and non-health services in our Moreton Bay region. 

We have a permanent position available based at both our MATSICHS Caboolture and Deception Bay Clinics. In this role, you will:

• Provide culturally appropriate social support services for clients in accordance with GP Health Plans. 
• Work alongside our social health care coordinator and multidisciplinary team to support our clients on their journey to wellness. 
• Support and assist clients with attending GP, Allied Health, and other specialist appointments.
• Support and assist clients with non-health-specific needs such as Centrelink, employment, and other psycho-social needs.
• Contribute to the ongoing review of individual needs or preferences, and participate in the provision and review of clinical practices, including Case conferencing with relevant parties, Team meetings and Clinical review meetings.
• Establish effective and continuous cooperative working relationships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous community organisations relevant to your clients’ needs.

About You?

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld)
• Current Blue Card (Prior to commencement)
• Criminal History Check (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 provides a range of hot and cold beverages and healthy breakfast and lunch options.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Monday 12th February 2024