Family Support Practitioner
Core
Provide social and emotional support and health education to women and family members throughout pregnancy and up to three years post-birth, grounded in a culturally intrinsic parenting model.
Role type
Family Support Practitioner (Indigenous Health)
Builds
Culturally safe, integrated primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.
Domain
Indigenous Health / Primary Healthcare / Social Work
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Culturally respectful engagement, Advocacy, Behaviour change facilitation, Relapse prevention, Trauma support, Healthy parenting strategies
Preferred skills
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Technologies
Motivational Interviewing
Responsibilities
Create pathways for culturally respectful engagement between women, midwives, and service providers; Advocate for families with partner services; Support women with developing routines and reinforcing healthy parenting strategies; Provide support in instances of pregnancy loss or traumatic birth.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on practitioner