South West Aboriginal Medical Service – Bunbury WA
The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service based in Bunbury which provides a variety of health services to Aboriginal people in the South West and the Great Southern region of Western Australia. SWAMS delivers a wide range of primary health and community programs and has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.
This position delivers a quality social work service to Aboriginal people in the South West region that is culturally appropriate, secure and respectful. This is a full time position working a 7.6 hour day - Monday to Friday.
This role will provide culturally secure case management for clients and their family members through the provision of advocacy, follow-up, referral to appropriate services and collaboration with other support agencies. This will include:
* Develop appropriate treatment plans with clients and family to assist them to navigate services
* Liaise with health providers, other government and non-government agencies and communities
* Provide brief intervention counselling, support, advocacy and appropriate therapeutic intervention.
* Participate in research activities within the services as required
* Participate in community development and capacity building activities
* Tertiary qualification in Social Work eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or the Society of Professional Social Workers (SPSW)
* Experience in providing culturally appropriate support services, including case management, advocacy and supports to Aboriginal people
* Demonstrated understanding of privacy and confidentiality issues.
* Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to function independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to travel throughout the South West and Bindjareb (Mandurah) regions.
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative requirements.
* Understanding of the inter-generational impacts of Stolen Generation policies
For more information on the location and the role:
* About SWAMS, our great organisation - https://www.swams.com.au/
* About the exciting new role – please email **@swams.com.au for a copy of the full job description
* SWAMS offers a competitive salary, NFP salary sacrifice options and a generous uniform allowance
To Apply
To apply for this role please visit www.swams.com.au ‘Careers’ and follow the online application process or please address the selection criteria, include a current resume, and email your application through to: **@SWAMS.com.au
Applications close as soon as suitable candidates have been identified.
SWAMS reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the stated closing date
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