Family Partnership Worker - Team Leader North at IUIH

Strathpine, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cultural Safety, Community Engagement, Home Visits, Team Leadership, Health Records Management, Reflective Supervision, Relationship Building, Support Services

Industry

Health and Human Services

Description

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 About us Moreton ATSICHS operates a growing network of healthcare clinics for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our model of care provides holistic health and wellbeing services to support our Community across their lifespan. We bring together primary care, allied health, dental, mental health and wellbeing, maternity and early childhood, disability services, specialist services, and aged care as one team focussed on clients’ individual needs and goals. We are an integrated team working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our Community. Our network is growing across Caboolture, Morayfield, Strathpine, Deception Bay, and Margate – now there’s an opportunity for you to be part of a great team making a real difference in people’s lives. About the role The purpose of this position is to lead a team of Family Partnership Workers providing a comprehensive home visiting service in partnership with the Nurse Home Visitors to women pregnant with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander baby and their families. The position is integral to the successful implementation of the ANFPP. The Family Partnership worker contributes to the cultural acceptance of the program within the community and the maintenance of culturally safe visits to participating women and their families. This position supports the ANFPP team on a broad range of cultural issues and liaises with clients, family and community members. The Family Partnership Worker is responsible for maintaining high level standards of community practice, foster acceptance of the ANFPP model in the community and IUIH policies and guidelines. Your day to day duties may include: Work alongside ANFPP Nurse Supervisor assisting with day to day activities, including logistics, performance reviews and management. Provide support with reflective activities and Reflective Supervision for the Family Partnership Workers Builds and maintains relationships based on trust, support and growth with eligible women, their families, team colleagues and community members. Provides culturally safe home visits and support to women who are eligible for the ANFPP and their families. Plans and performs home visits in accordance with the clients stated goals, ANFPP model elements and ANFPP Home Visit guidelines. Ensure accuracy, maintenance and confidentiality of patient health records. Supports policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of ANFPP and IUIH. About You? To perform this role, it is essential that the incumbent is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) Current Criminal History Check Current Working with Children’s Check (QLD Blue Card) Current Disability Workers Screening Check (Yellow Card) Current First Aid Certificate Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care / Community Services / Education or other relevant field Desirable, but not mandatory: Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities What we offer At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. At IUIH ‘Our Collectivity is Our Strength’. Work as a valued member of a multi-disciplinary team to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people. Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service. Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs. Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff ‘Gather and Grow’ yarns and award ceremonies. Competitive salary plus salary sacrifices of $15,899 12% Super contribution To find out more about our services, Community, and work life, visit moretonatsichs.org.au IUIH is a Community Controlled Health Service (CCHS) that leads the planning, development and delivery of health, family wellbeing and social support services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of South East Queensland. IUIH is working with our Member CCHSs to improve the health, wellbeing and economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland, the largest and fastest growing Indigenous population in Australia.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Family Partnership Workers to provide home visiting services to pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families. Ensure culturally safe visits and support the implementation of the ANFPP model within the community.