Nunkuwarrin Yunti, the foremost Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in Adelaide aims to promote and deliver improvement in the health and wellbeing of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families in the greater metropolitan areas of Adelaide and regional areas to advance their social, cultural and economic status. The Organisation places a strong focus on a client centered approach to the delivery of services and a collaborative working culture to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
Nunkuwarrin Yunti is a Child Safe Organisation.
Job Description
The primary role of the Social & Emotional Well Being Workforce Project Officer includes and not limited to:
Coordinate SEWB Peer Support Forums and other support mechanisms targeting Social Health staff within Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, with a priority of Bringing Them Home (BTH) Counsellors, Link Up and SEWB staff
Coordinate and facilitate annual regional agency visits to maintain support networks and other support mechanisms targeting managers/team leaders/coordinators within Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, with a priority of emphasis on of Bringing Them Home Counsellors, Link Up and SEWB workforce
In conjunction with the Training Coordinator, support the development/delivery of Aboriginal Mental Health and SEWB workforce competencies (training and assessment functions) and provide other educational activities as required
Undertake other project work in line with the strategic goals of the Workforce Support Program
Support the development and maintenance of SEWB literature within Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services
Ensure continual improvement through advancing quality assurance processes for the delivery of services
Negotiate and engage external training and clinical supervision contractors
Provide reports, briefs and other correspondence as required to the Manager, Workforce Support & Training Program
Undertake activities to identify evaluate and promote models of best practice within the BTH/Link Up and SEWB workforce
Desired Skills and Experience
ESSENTIAL – includes qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge
Degree or Diploma or equivalent qualification in Administration, Aboriginal Primary Health Care, Community Services, Social Work/Science, Narrative Therapy, Psychology, Counselling from a recognised tertiary institution.
Minimum four years experience in working with groups and community.
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
Ability to work with Aboriginal communities and people, while respecting cultural values and ways of doing business.
Proven ability to work independently under limited direction and identify performance outcomes, plan activities and set priorities to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated high level written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, decisively and effectively with relevant groups ranging from senior management to frontline Aboriginal workforce.
Highly developed coordination and follow up skills to meet organisational and key stakeholder needs in a timely manner
Demonstrated ability to develop written minutes and reports to meet organisational and other key stakeholder requirements.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Sound consultation and negotiation skills, with the ability to achieve mutually acceptable outcomes with key stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate local and / or national meetings, workshops and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce training and professional development forums.
High level of computing skills, especially using MS Word, Publisher and Power Point
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of Aboriginal society, culture, health and well-being issues.
Experience in working with Aboriginal people, organisations and communities.
Experience in organising and facilitating meetings, workshops and forums.
Experience in developing high quality professional written reports.
DESIRABLE
Certificate IV Training and Assessment, or equivalent.
Ability to develop high quality Vocational Education Training sector training/workshop materials.
Knowledge of Community Services and Health Training Packages.
Knowledge and understanding of the role and functions of Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia Inc.
Knowledge of the manuals ‘Link Up Services – Program Manual for Service Providers’ and ‘The Counsellors Program Manual – Bring Them Home and Link Up Services’
Please note, a current National Police Check and Working with Children Check is a mandatory requirement for this role.All Nunkuwarrin Yunti positions are subject to funding.
