Aboriginal Community Support Specialist
4 weeks ago
The Aboriginal Community Support Specialist will play a vital role in providing assistance and support to individuals within the community.
This position requires a compassionate and empathetic individual who can effectively communicate and build relationships with the Aboriginal people in our area.
- Working actively with clients as part of the aged care and community services team.
- Implementing programs to enhance client skills, independence, and community participation.
- Encouraging personal and social relationships among clients.
- Liaising with elderly clients to promote engagement in home support and respite activities.
- Encourage Elders to follow recommended referral processes for specialists and health checks.
- Foster collaborative relationships with other health service providers.
- Certificate III in Individual Support.
- Demonstrated experience in working in aged and community care services.
- Sound knowledge of the aged care and community sector, understanding of Aged Care Client Rights, Aged Care Accreditation Standards and Outcomes.
- Knowledge of health and well-being issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a strong commitment to improving well-being outcomes.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work autonomously and display initiative, self-motivation, time management and solution focused skills.
- Current 'C' class driver's licence.
SWAMS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation founded on the principles of self-determination, empowerment and freedom of choice.
We act with integrity and are dedicated to excellence, committed to providing high-quality, culturally appropriate, and holistic healthcare that builds strong and healthy Aboriginal communities.
We have over 200 staff here at SWAMS and are continuing to grow, actively working to close the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians.
Salary and Benefits:$46.38 per hour (plus casual loading) and benefits include use of SWAMS vehicles while attending to clients, generous uniform allocations, and professional development opportunities.
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