Social & Emotional Wellbeing Coordinator
Social & Emotional Wellbeing Coordinator
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$ 80000 - 80000
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Job Description
About Us:
Bidgerdii Community Health Service is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service operating in the Rockhampton and Central Queensland region for 30 years. The organisation is a bulk billing community-controlled health service managed by a Board of Directors who oversee and manage the strategic directions of the service.
Bidgerdii provides comprehensive primary health and well-being services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Rockhampton and surrounding regions. Bidgerdii collaborates with health and well-being partner agencies to enable integrated continuity of care for the community and continue to work to contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policy and program reform in Queensland.
About the Role:
This Position is located at Elphinstone Street Rockhampton and forms part of the SEWB team which is responsible for providing counselling and education to Mental Health clients including those who have been affected by the removal or by intergenerational effects of forced removal. The service works closely with other agencies such as the Link-Up Program.
The purpose of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Coordinator is to provide leadership to a team of professionals in the delivery of Social and Emotional Well-Being prevention support and Mental Health Education programs in accordance with the Bidgerdii Action Plan policies and procedures. The Coordinator will be expected to operate with a high degree of independence in devising and implementing own and staff work plans and managing work priorities.
This is an Indigenous identified position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination act. Please indicate within your application if you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent.
About You:
You a compassionate optimistic individual wanting to make a difference in peoples lives especially our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and also have the following:
- Certificate IV or higher in the area of either counselling psychology social work mental health or related area
- Demonstrated understanding of the history and effects of the forcible removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues
- Effective communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Demonstrated managerial skills with experience and knowledge of social emotional and mental health issues which may include culturally appropriate healing methods and trauma and grief counselling skills
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team and willingness to refer clients to other services when necessary
- Competence with computers especially the use of word-processing and database software
- Willingness to abide by the policies and procedures of the organisation
Practical Requirements:
- Valid Blue Card (Working with children check)
- Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) essential
- Immunisation requirements It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be and remain vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases: Measles Mumps Rubella Varicella Hepatitis B Hepatitis A COVID19 and pertussis (whooping cough) during their employment.
- Satisfactory Police Criminal History Check.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Current First Aid Certificate
What We Offer:
We offer excellent working conditions with up-to-date technology great work life balance with flexible work hours (Monday Friday 8.00am 5.00pm). We also offer excellent career progression and development opportunities in an innovative community focussed organisation where we are committed to continuous improvement and have exciting plans for the future.
Other perks for joining us (not limited to):
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Salary Packaging
- Awesome Organisation Culture
- 11.5% Employer Superannuation Contribution
- 17.5% Leave Loading
How to Apply
Click Apply Now to submit your application and please include:
- Your current CV or resume including referees.
- A short 1 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values accountabilities and Key Selection Criteria section of the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on successful applicants recommended for employment which may include confirming your qualifications professional registration/s previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action) police criminal history check Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
If you need more information please contact HR and Recruitment team
Applications close: Sunday 15 June 2024
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex race culture sexual orientation disability or gender identity. Bidgerdii strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
