Aboriginal Cultural Support Specialist

9 hours ago

City Of Gosnells, Australia beBeeMentalHealthProfessional Full time $80,000 - $104,000
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic mental health professional to support Aboriginal children, young people and their families working with the Child and Adolescent Forensic Service in the community or at Banksia Hill Detention Centre.

The successful candidate will provide social, emotional, cultural and/or mental health support to young people and their families through a case management model. This role requires a strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and a commitment to delivering culturally appropriate services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide social, emotional, cultural and/or mental health care to Aboriginal children, young people and their families who are clients of CAFS.
  • Provide cultural liaison and family engagement where relevant and provide cultural interpretations to the broader CAFS teams.
  • With an intrinsic understanding of Aboriginal cultural beliefs and ways of knowing, help the broader team to be aware of issues facing Aboriginal children and young people and their families.
  • Facilitate connections to local Aboriginal organisations and services for Aboriginal CAFS and Youth Detention clients and provides advice to CAFS on Aboriginal cultural and local family issues.
  • Support Aboriginal children, young people and their families/carers to encourage and facilitate access to appropriate mental health and other services and provide education on the benefits of ongoing treatment and engagement in mental health and other programs.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Certificate IV, Diploma or Bachelor in Mental Health or progression to formal qualifications in Mental Health.
  • Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this role as per Section 50D Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
  • Demonstrated experience working with addiction or mental health with young people.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar position.
Benefits
  • Extra 5 days leave per year pro rata.
  • Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
  • Access to training and professional development.
  • Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private.
  • Salary packaging options up to $15,900, increases your take home pay.
Inclusion & Commitment

We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability.

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