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.
We also deliver Community Service programs which aim to achieve better outcomes in early intervention, treatment, and management through an integrated approach in a primary health care setting like our Alcohol and Other Drugs Program, Social and Emotional Wellbeing program, Katherine Individual Support Program, and our Strong Indigenous Families program. As well as providing Clinical and Community Services WWHS also provides Professional Development and Training, as well as Corporate Services being: Human Resources, Finance, Infrastructure, Work Health and Safety, Compliance and Administration Support.
The Case worker – AOD is a pivotal role in the delivery of health and wellbeing services in range of programs at Wurli and provides a professional linkage between Wurli, individuals, families and communities to establish and maintain positive relationships. The role is required to deliver culturally appropriate support and referral service for identified clients within the Katherine and surrounding communities in accordance with the relevant program / service outcomes and act as role model for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by modelling appropriate healthy lifestyle behaviours within a harm minimisation and reduction framework and provide ongoing support and advice to and Community Support Workers.
Key Service deliverables include: –
- Offer appropriate support to participants within a case management framework including referral and
assessment, relationship building, appropriate interventions and establishing of community support in conjunction with the AOD Program Coordinator prepare and develop treatment / case management
plans. - Prepare and ensure activities are designed to meet the needs of the client and facilitate and support client
engagement in all activities associated with Wurli treatment programs and engagement with external
services. - Meet with program participants as required to regularly review progress of individuals plan and, through
case plan meetings, adjust plans as necessary. - Ensure safe discharge plans and development of continuing care for clients.
- Manage participants behaviour in line with the program policies.
- Accept and make referrals from and to Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service clinical staff, SIWP, Wurli Wellbeing Unit and other agencies within the community on behalf of clients in need of professional
counselling as necessary.
Wurli is looking for a suitable, motivated individual who can demonstrate: –
- Diploma in Community Services / Alcohol and Other Drugs.
- Diploma in Counselling.
- National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Clearance.
- Current Northern Territory Driver’s License.
For more information regarding the position specifics please review the Position Profile below: Position Description.
Applications can be submitted online or to hr@wurli.org.au. Please ensure your application includes: –
- A current resume or curriculum vitae (cv).
- a cover letter / email which provides a clear and concise overview of your ability to meet the key requirements of the role (prerequisites, qualifications / experience and competencies).
- Current National Police Certificate (no less than 3 months from issue date).
- Current Northern Territory Driver’s Licence.
- Current Working with Children’s Clearance (Ochre Card).
- COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.
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