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Advertisement out for our Closing the Gap Outreach Worker position.
This position with be located at Sonder Marion. I have also attached a position description as well.
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FLYER
Vacancy Information
Position: Closing The Gap Integrated Team Care Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Outreach Worker
Working Location: Position available to be based in Marion with the expectation to attend all sites as required.
Salary: Remuneration will be negotiated dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.
Status: Full Time Fixed term with the likelihood of extension
Closing Date: 13th January 2022
Who are we?
At Sonder, we’ve been helping people across South Australia to improve their wellbeing and live better lives since 1993. We support thousands of people each year with mental health challenges, drug and alcohol use concerns, chronic disease management and employment.
Why are we hiring?
You may have noticed recently that Sonder has been advertising a large number of role opportunities – this is all due to our significant growth which has resulted in us being able to support more people in more communities. Whilst our growth has led to us now employing over 300 people, we’ve made sure to retain our friendly culture and practical approach.
What benefits can we offer?
When you work with Sonder, you become part of the Sonder family and that provides you with a number of benefits such as:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous salary packaging options
- Meal & entertainment allowances
- Paid parental leave, and much more!
Sonder are open to negotiating further benefits with the successful applicant to ensure an excellent working environment for you.
Learn about the position:
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach Worker (ATSIOW) will work closely with other CTG ITC team members to better connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to health services that will improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and reduce the barriers to access appropriate primary health care services.
Reporting directly to the CTG ITC Team Leader, your responsibilities will be:
- Establish links with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to encourage and support the increased use of primary health care services in their region
- Provide practical assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in attending appointments and to access other health services as required, including follow up care, specialist services and community pharmacy.
- Work with the CTG ITC team to identify barriers that may be restricting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander access to other health services, and in conjunction with the Indigenous Health Project Officer, work with local Aboriginal Health Services and the local community to implement solutions
- Liaise with health providers including GP’s, Nurses, Allied Health, Specialist, Aboriginal Health Workers and other Primary Health and administrative staff to support the successful implementation of referral pathways
*This position is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position and is exempt under the Equal Opportunity Act (1984). The position will only be open to those who identify as of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent*
Experience requirements:
- Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated experience in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community groups and individuals.
- Relevant training and experience in a relevant health or community services fields.
Qualification requirements:
- Knowledge and experience in using the Microsoft suite of software and databases
- Certificate level qualification in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care (or willingness to undertake such training funded through the Closing the Gap package)
*We encourage all applicants to read through the full position description before applying. This can be found at http://sonder.net.au/careers/
Please note: In accordance with the Emergency Management Direction No 2, regarding Healthcare Setting Workers, it is a condition of employment that you have the first dose of COVID-19 vaccination by 8th November 2021 or have an endorsed medical exemption that meets government requirements.
How to apply:
Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to sondercareers@sonder.net.au
Closing Date: 13TH January 2022
Feel free to send any enquiries to sondercareers@sonder.net.au
About us
Sonder helps people to live better lives by providing high quality care, health and support services. Sonder’s range of services include mental health counselling, addiction services, Aboriginal health and employment support.
With centres located across South Australia, the organisation is committed to improving the patient journey through integrated and coordinated care. Clients are able to access multiple services to address their needs and receive high quality, culturally appropriate care in a timely manner.
As a result, Sonder has been delivering services since 1993 and has earned a solid reputation for the delivery of high quality psychological therapy and is now one of the leading providers of mental health services in SA
Sonder is the lead agency for headspace Adelaide, Edinburgh North, Marion and Onkaparinga. The headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs or work and study support.
Sonder is fully accredited under ISO Standard AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015 and the National Standards for Mental Health Services.
Our accreditation status is oversighted and maintained by an internal Quality, Risk and Safety Committee, which aims to build, maintain and support a culture of continuous quality improvement with a proactive approach to risk management and work health and safety.
Employment
M T (08) 8209 0700 F (08) 8252 9433
2 Peachey Road, Edinburgh North, SA 5113
PO Box 421 Elizabeth SA 5112
www.sonder.net.au [ABN 12 061 979 048] |
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