Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that prides itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. WWHS operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services which include our Main Clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Binjari Health Centre, Women and Children’s Health, Men’s Health and a Dental Clinic.
The Wurli Community Services team aims to achieve better outcomes in early intervention, treatment and management of mental health and other social and emotional wellbeing concerns for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through an integrated approach in a primary health care setting.
Wurli currently has an opportunity for an experienced Case Manager to join our Strong Indigenous Families Program (SIF). Strong Indigenous Families is a program designed to assist address family violence in indigenous communities as part of the National Plan to reduce violence against women and their children. The Program is based on a whole family approach to address the causes of family violence. The Case Mangers role is responsible for working with the entire family to provide a combined case management and case work approach to intensively engage with families, assess their needs and provide immediate and continual support in the home whilst providing for ongoing support and referral to specialist services.
Indigenous and/or Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply
Applicants must be able to demonstrate: –
- Relevant qualifications and / or experience such as Certificate IV in Community Services/AOD/Mental Health or a relevant field
- Implement and maintain appropriate case management records respecting clients right to privacy and confidentiality
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and culture, including issues affecting communities
- Current National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Clearance
- Current Northern Territory Driver’s License
A fantastic range of benefits include:
- Salary sacrificing options
- Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave, 1-week special leave, study leave).
For further details regarding this position please refer to the Position Profile
To apply for this job please submit your online application or email hr@wurli.org.au
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact a member of the Human Resource team on 08 8972 9122 or email hr@wurli.org.au