- 1 x Full Time Position
- Located at the Jane Ardler Centre (Nowra)
Walk with our clients on their health care journey. Our Health & Wellbeing team values a balanced approach to all needs of health care: Physical, Social, Emotional, Cultural and Spiritual.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
31st January 2025
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Wellbeing Counsellor position provides evidence based and innovative therapeutic supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have been affected by trauma, dispossession, separation of families, ongoing social disadvantage, racism and other historical, social and emotional wellbeing issues.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Ensure all clients have a case plan implemented by week three of client episode.
- Complete documented case reviews for all clients at six week intervals.
- Maintain an up to date appointment book, ensuring all appointments for all client contacts are booked in and actioned as required.
- Complete exit plans and case closures for all clients.
- Enter case notes and upload relevant documents into the data management system within 48 hours of client contact.
- Assist in the planning and facilitation of health related programs to improve community safety and wellbeing.
- Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of annual Sorry Day activities.
- Maintain electronic records – ensuring all client documents are completed, and records are detailed and accurate, and comply with relevant legislation.
- Completion of home visit risk assessments for all clients requiring home visits.
- Completion of signed privacy statement and consent form for all clients.
- Completion of client satisfaction forms at review intervals.
- Attend all relevant meetings. Be punctual, prepared, and ready to participate.
- Actively participate in monthly documented support and supervision sessions.
- Participate in relevant annual performance reviews.
- Other duties as reasonably requested by the CEO delegate.
Communication and Collaboration
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Communicate in a professional and respectful manner.
- Report matters in line with SCMSAC’s Notifiable Events Policy.
- Participate in decision-making and joint problem solving.
- Build positive partnerships, both internally and externally
Information Technology
- Utilise IT Systems and equipment in line with SCMSAC policy and procedure.
- Collect and analyse data, specific to your role.
Continuous Quality Improvement
- Actively participate in organisational continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Actively participate in the implementation of outcomes from program quality audits.
- Ensure that you are familiar with agency and program accreditations and your obligation to uphold these in your day to day role.
Child Safety
- Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements in line with SCMSAC Child Protection and Child Safety Policy and Procedure.
- Complete centralised mandatory ROSH reporting process in line with SCMSAC Child Protection and Child Safety Policy and Procedure.
Workplace Health and Safety
- Adhere to WHS obligations as outlined in our WHS Policies/Procedures.
- Comply with relevant PPE requirements for your role.
Report all incidents, hazards and risks in line with SCMSAC Policy and Procedure
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VACANCIES
Applications must address the key competencies (selection criteria): For an Information Package containing position description, selection criteria and an employment application, please download above or contact Human Resources via email hr@southcoastams.org.au or call 02 4448 0200.
Preferred applicants will also be required to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a new paid employee Working with Children Check (as required by the Act) prior to appointment with South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation.
Salary will be in accordance with the South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2012 – 2015.