Aboriginal Health Worker - Central Coast, Australia - Central Coast Local Health District

Central Coast Local Health District

Verified Company

Central Coast, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time to September 2024

Position Classification:
Aboriginal Heath Worker

Remuneration:
$1, $1,541.91 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID:
REQ401013

An exciting opportunity exists for an Aboriginal Health Worker who will offer assistance to our Aboriginal community and understand the implications of their health, social and cultural environment to ensure a holistic and effective approach with health care delivery.
The Aboriginal Health Worker - Drug and Alcohol position sits within the Drug and Alcohol Youth team.

Here at Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), our Drug and Alcohol Youth Program provides a multifaceted range of services to young people - their partners, families and carers whose physical and/or mental health, personal and social functioning is at risk due to substance use.

The Aboriginal Health Worker will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide flexible, holistic and culturally appropriate health care to achieve better health outcomes and better access to health services for Aboriginal people.

We provide a progressive supportive management structure in CCLHD
You will have the opportunity to support and impact our Aboriginal Community
You will provide knowledge and feedback to ensure the emotional needs and psychosocial needs of all clients are understood

_This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions._

What we Offer

Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
Fulltime employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy.
Full Salary Packaging services are provided which means you save more tax.
Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership
Social Club and access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

About You

You are of Aboriginal descent through parentage and identify as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such
You have demonstrated cultural sensitivity in working with Aboriginal people and their extended families and have knowledge of the Aboriginal view of health and wellbeing, family, and kinship practices
Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

Where you'll be working

You will be working with the Drug and Alcohol Counselling Service mainly providing cultural support to Aboriginal client of the Youth Drug and Alcohol Team.

However, you will also be supporting Aboriginal clients from the MERIT Team, Cannabis Clinic and the Counselling Team. This role is based at Wyong, although it also involves travelling to various locations on the Central Coast.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services.

CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency

Stepping Up Website

Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.**
Need more information?

For role related queries or questions please contact Michelle Brooks

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Applications Close:
Wednesday 31st May 2023, 11.59pm