First Nations Worker
Core
Provide culturally safe, person-centred support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients accessing drug and alcohol rehabilitation services.
Role type
First Nations worker (rehabilitation support)
Builds
Culturally safe care pathways and community relationships for clients in residential treatment
Domain
Mental health / Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation / First Nations community services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cultural knowledge, advocacy, client liaison, community relationship building, event coordination
Preferred skills
Experience in mental health and/or AOD services
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Provide culturally safe support to First Nations clients, visit residential facility to advocate for client needs, liaise with clinical teams, connect clients with external services, support clients throughout rehabilitation journey, contribute to RAP initiatives, coordinate cultural events, build relationships with local Aboriginal organisations, represent organisation at events
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on support role