Aboriginal Mental Health and Aod Worker

2 months ago

Geelong, Australia Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative Full time

**Wathaurong Position Description
**Position Title **Aboriginal Mental Health and AOD worker

Barwon Health Mental Health Adult Geelong and
**Location**

Wathaurong

**Unit **Health

**Contract **Full-time Ongoing

Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services

**Award **Industry Award 2010 - Social and Community Services

Employee Level 4 Pay Point 3

GGQ Local Mental Health & Wellbeing Service Operations

(Onsite)
**Reports to**

Manager & SEWB Manager (Offsite)

Senior Aboriginal Mental Health and AOD Worker (Onsite)

**Direct Reports **NIL

**Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Limited**

The name Wathaurong (Wadda-Wurrung) is a recognised Tribe

(community which consists of some 25 Clans) that form part of

the Kulin Nation of Aboriginal people. The Traditional

boundaries of the Wathaurong people span the coastline from

the Werribee River to Lorne peninsula and traverse inland to a

north direction towards Ballarat. Wathaurong services

Aboriginal Communities living on Wadda-Wurrung, Gulidjan and

Gadubanud Countries.

Wathaurong was formed by community in 1978 as a place of common ground where Aboriginal

people could be together and share in a sense of community with formal registration in 1980 to

support the social, economic, and cultural development of Aboriginal people, particularly within

the Geelong and surrounding areas. Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Limited is an

Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation governed by an Aboriginal Board who are

elected through the Annual General Meeting process annually, with their Chief Executive Officer

to operationalize the strategic directives of the Board.
(Pictured - Wathaurong Service catchment area)

**Purpose of the Role**

The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has challenged us to think beyond

incremental improvement to deliver a mental health system that helps all Victorians live their

best lives. In a region characterised by fragmentation, complexity, and access barriers,

implementing the Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliff (GGQ) Mental Health and

Wellbeing Local is a key step in realising this goal.

Mental Health and AOD Worker | Position Description

**Wathaurong Position Description
**Purpose of the Role**

The GGQ Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is delivered by a consortium of equal partners:
Barwon Health, Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd, Wellways Australia and ermha365.

The GGQ Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is underpinned by positivity, hope and inclusion.

No matter whether a consumer, carer or provider enters or seeks assistance via digital

platforms, contact centre, or physical locations, the first engagement will always start with a

simple question: “Welcome, how can we help?”. Drawing on established services, networks,

and pathways, the GGQ Mental Health and Wellbeing Local provides seamless integration

between local, area and wellbeing services for the benefit of consumers, carers, and providers.

This is supported through standardised assessment tools, treatment and support processes,

care plans and care coordination, colocation of services and regional navigational pathways.

The three core elements of our service are people, purpose, and place:
The Aboriginal Mental Health and AOD worker role aim to enhance the effectiveness of the

Aboriginal community members management and treatment of mental health and substance

use disorders. By providing culturally appropriate care that contributes to improvement in

Mental Health and substance use outcomes of Aboriginal community members, through the

provision of:

- Assessing of Aboriginal peoples needs relating to IAR levels of care required
- Providing ongoing assessment, and direct support to Aboriginal people with complex

needs.
- Encouraging and raising awareness within the Aboriginal community on how to take

positive action to deal with Mental Health and alcohol and other drugs issues

Mental Health and AOD Worker | Position Description

**Wathaurong Position Description
**Purpose of the Role**
- To work with the Health Service team, other Wathaurong programs and external

agencies to develop effective strategies for appropriate referral of clients.

**Key Result Area Key Responsibilities**

**Primary Responsibilities **- Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including with

colleagues who have lived and living experience of mental

health conditions or as carers of those who do.
- Create links and relationships with local service providers,

clinical mental health and/or other allied health professionals

and services to assist with referral
pathways and meeting the needs of participants
- Represent the GGQ Local in a positive and professional

manner when dealing with

internal and external stakeholders
- Build an understanding and awareness of potential risks and

hazards ensuring that

safety measures are identified and adhered to
- Work to ensure the delivery of high-quality supports, through

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