· This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS) is a proud Aboriginal-controlled community health organisation which is a member of the national Culture Care Connect (CCC) program that links 31 community-controlled suicide prevention networks.
As a result of AWAHS being invited to participate in the CCC program, we are seeking an After care, recovery and crisis support worker to provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals who have been referred following a suicide attempt or crisis and/or a mental health episode.

As part of your role, you will:

• Deliver health education to clients and the community
• Participate in the Aftercare Services Community of Practice
• Provide awareness and aftercare prevention programs
• Develop community work projects and programs designed to enhance the community’s ability to respond to the needs of Aboriginal people
• Build and maintain strong referral pathways into relevant services
• Provide community health education and promotion activities and develop, organise and run programs
• Improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and suicide prevention outcomes by providing culturally appropriate aftercare service and support
• Contribute to a localised service delivery model for aftercare services through a co-design approach with the local community.

We require applicants to possess:

• Qualifications in Mental Health or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care OR equivalent training or minimum two years’ experience within the field
• A passion for supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
• A strong client-focused approach, with ability to advocate effectively for clients to ensure their needs are met and positive outcomes achieved.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks
• Driver’s licence and willingness to complete relevant Police and WWC checks

• Deliver health education to clients and the community
• Participate in the Aftercare Services Community of Practice
• Provide awareness and aftercare prevention programs
• Develop community work projects and programs designed to enhance the community’s ability to respond to the needs of Aboriginal people
• Build and maintain strong referral pathways into relevant services
• Provide community health education and promotion activities and develop, organise and run programs
• Improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and suicide prevention outcomes by providing culturally appropriate aftercare service and support
• Contribute to a localised service delivery model for aftercare services through a co-design approach with the local community