Aboriginal Family Partnership Worker

5 days ago

Mount Druitt, New South Wales, Australia Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Note: This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is and Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual, family, and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.

Our main services are in Wellington, Dubbo, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean, and Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.

About The Position

The Australian Family Partnership Program (AFPP) is an evidence-based program for women pregnant with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander baby.

The Family Partnership Worker will work closely with the Nurse Home Visitors and the identified families to ensure the effective operation of the home visits. The Family Partnership Worker will provide advice and assistance on a broad range of cultural issues and will ensure the observance of appropriate cultural protocols. The Family Partnership Worker will accompany Home Visiting Nurses on their visits to families. The Family Partnership Worker will have a liaison role with other agencies and organisations.

Essential Criteria

  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate with local Aboriginal people
  • Knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact on Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities
  • Experience in the provision of social support services and the ability to liaise and advocate on behalf of clients
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Experience in community participation and networking
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications.
  • First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
  • A Certificate of Aboriginality.
  • A Current National Police Check.
  • A Current Working with Children Checks NSW
  • Valid Australian Driver's License.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster information (or evidence of a valid medical exemption).
  • Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, and current issues affecting lives of Aboriginal people.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary
  • Generous not-for-profit salary packaging
  • Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation

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