Casual|Townsville |Closes 5pm, 4th September 2024

This is a dynamic and rewarding role, as TAIHS is a unique organisation, providing a varied range of services across multiple facets of our community.
TAIHS was established in 1974. At that time, it was the fourth Aboriginal community-controlled health service (ACCHS) established in Australia. TAIHS provides comprehensive primary health services and a range of community services. TAIHS seeks to improve health and social outcomes for the community through strategic partnerships advocacy for needs, promotion of awareness and education in improved health and social practices, the promotion of knowledge and understanding of underlying issues to address the unique patient and client needs and the development of evidence-based practices.
We “strive to provide a truly comprehensive model of care that responds to the physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of our people”.
The Position
The Support Worker is responsible for the provision of appropriate care, client focused programs and activities, transport, mentoring and support and the provision of case work as directed by the Practice Lead/Manager.
Performance of all duties required to operate the service must align with the established protocols of the organisation and the Service Agreement.
This position is required to work across Community Services After Hours Services - Specialised Homelessness Service (Youth and Adult Accommodation), Bail Support Service, Intensive Bail Initiative and the Lighthouse.
To be suitable for this position, your qualifications, experience & licenses for the role will consist of:

• Qualifications in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Behavioural Science, Social Science, Health, Mental Health Community Services or relevant field
• An extensive understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and protocols and the issues which impact upon them in contemporary society
• Hope and Healing (Residential) training or willingness to obtain
• Proven ability to work autonomously and display initiative, self-motivation, time management and solution focused skills
• Proven ability to demonstrate strong capabilities around building relationships with and motivating vulnerable people, assessing needs, and advocating for the client
• Proven ability to work with a team in ways that are respectful, transparent, and acknowledging of individual’s skills, abilities, and capacities
• Ability to comply with all legal, ethical, confidentiality and regulatory requirements
• Previous experience in a similar role (desirable).

• Please click here to view the current Position Description

You must submit the below documentation;

• CV/Resume
• One page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position

For more information regarding position please email: hr@taihs.net.au
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