Indigenous Outreach Worker - Social & Emotional Wellbeing

Come and join our motivated team as an Indigenous Outreach Worker focused on facilitating and coordinating culturally appropriate low intensity mental health therapeutic and social groups. Working hand in hand with our Social and Emotional Well Being (SEWB) team to gain positive outcomes for our clients.

WHO ARE WE

Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation providing comprehensive primary health care to Biluru communities in the Yilli Rreung Region of the Northern Territory. We aim to improve the physical, mental, spiritual, cultural, and social wellbeing of our clients through innovative comprehensive programs based on principles of equity, access, empowerment, determination, and collaboration.  

Have a look at our website and our annual reports to learn more about us Home | Danila Dilba (ddhs.org.au)

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With a focus on Social and Emotional Wellbeing of our clients you will facilitate and co-ordinate social and therapeutic groups.   You will work closely with our SEWB team to co-design and facilitate group workshops with a focus on low intensity mental health.

You will also coordinate and actively participating in relevant community events to provide awareness and promote SEWB program.

Its critical in this role that you are able to provide cultural input and support to SEWB clients and staff members, hence why it is an identified role.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCEED

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or the commitment to complete in the following 12 months (this will be funded by the employer).
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients, carers, and other professionals.
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing work environments and requirements.
• The ability to demonstrate cultural understanding and sensitivity of our clients and be able to translate that to on-the-job application.
• Ability to maintain clear documentation and comply with confidentiality.
• Demonstrated computer skills and the ability to use relevant to the role.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, with an ability to plan, manage and prioritise tasks and resources to deliver outcomes within time and budget considerations.
• The ability and willingness to travel to multiple Darwin locations.

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position, hence we will only accept candidates that identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

APPLICATIONS

This role is full time and funded to 30 June 2023, with likely funding extension and/or the ability to transfer to other suitable roles within Danila Dilba.

For further information, please contact Jahmayne Coolwell on 08 8942 5400 or please email recruit@ddhs.org.au

Submit your application by 29 September 2022, attach your CV and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria via APPLY NOW. 

COMMITTED TO PROTECTING CHILDREN

Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work.  Applicants are advised that we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.