Social Worker in Strathpine

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health. To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

Moreton ATSICHS operates a growing network of healthcare clinics for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our model of care provides holistic health and wellbeing services to support our Community across their lifespan. We bring together primary care, allied health, dental, mental health and wellbeing, maternity and early childhood, disability services, specialist services, and aged care as one team focussed on clients’ individual needs and goals. We are an integrated team working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our Community.

As Social Worker – BiOC, your role is responsible for the delivery of efficient and effective human services to women and their families within the scope of the services of the Mums and Bubs hub including the Birthing in Our Community program. With the goal of improving health outcomes, the position plays a key role in our multi-disciplinary approach to health care services. The role is responsible for supporting the multi-disciplinary team to work within a strength-based approach that supports the broader social and environmental influences on health and wellbeing as well as providing individual and family assessment, management and support.

Your day to day duties may include:

• Provide culturally appropriate human services for women, children and their families, which includes psychosocial assessments, interventions and family focused therapy and support, in accordance with statutory requirements, prescribed professional and ethical standards to ensure client focused outcomes.
• Provide culturally appropriate assessment, counselling, and referrals, including referrals internally and externally of IUIH and member services.
• Use trauma informed and strengths-based approaches to create a safe, supportive environment for women, children and their families to grow healthy and strong in mind, body and spirit.
• Contribute to the development of program activities, procedures and protocols within the BiOC team and with other partner and member services.
• Develop and maintain case management plans.

To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

Current Criminal History Check. Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD). Current Working with Children’s Check (Qld Blue Card). Current First Aid and CPR Certificates. Relevant Degree in Social Work or Behavioural Sciences.

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’. Work as a valued member of a multi-disciplinary team to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. 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. Competitive salary plus salary sacrifices of $15,899.

Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally safe environments where children and young people are respected, heard, and protected against harm.