Group Work Facilitator (ATSI Identified Position)

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Assisting clients with access to services and addressing their health needs in line with funding parameters.

Summary about this job

Nursing - Educators & Facilitators

Company: Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre

Location: Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-7-8369-9944

Fax: +61-2-7240-2604

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Detail information about job Group Work Facilitator (ATSI Identified Position). Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Salary Packaging options available
  • Opportunity for career growth and development

About the business

Biripi helps families and individuals to access and participate in Aboriginal community activities, programs and events. We also encourage families and the wider community to participate in health promotion activities such as dental check-ups, medical checks and other services.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander person to fill the position of Group Work Facilitator. This position is designed for the Social, Emotional and Wellbeing team. The successful applicant will run client groups that provide skills for community. Eg. parenting groups, DV support groups, Anger management etc.

Some of the key responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Provide health promotion and education to clients
  • Participate in group work facilitation and development, advocacy and community development.
  • Provide evidence based interventions to address a range of health issues such as mental health and poor social emotional wellbeing
  • Manage client assessment, support and referral pathways
  • Work with the team to reduce family and community disconnection and increase quality of life for clients
  • Attend home visits for clients as identified with funding parameters.
  • Liaise with the psychologist and counsellor in your team to assist with follow up and support of clients
  • Work collaboratively with clients to identify their needs, set goals and develop a plan to meet those goals
  • Provide input into development and presentation of culturally appropriate health promotion material
  • Audit client files
  • Attend case conferencing

How to Apply!

Please note: To be considered for this role your application MUST include a brief statement against each of the selection criteria and a resume with 2 referees. Applications that do not address selection criteria WILL NOT be considered.

For more information, a copy of the position description and selection criteria, head to www.biripi.org.au OR alternatively you can contact Biripi Human Resources on (02) 6591 2418 / [email protected] 

Position closes at 5:00pm on Monday 16th July 2018

This position is classified as an "Identified Position" and as such is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Designated and authorised under section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977

Skills and experience

Essential Criteria:

  • Aboriginality.
  • Tertiary qualifications in health (Cert IV Aboriginal Primary Health Care or higher)
  • Highly developed literacy, planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • A demonstrated understanding of health care delivery
  • The ability to foster and maintain a climate of respect among staff and clients associated with the organisation
  • Current NSW drivers licence (provisional license or higher)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Effective time management and personal organisation skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience in working in an Aboriginal Organisation.
  • Ability to obtain a Medicare provider Number as an Aboriginal Health Worker

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