Yerrabi Yurwang Child & Family Aboriginal Corporation · Canberra & ACT > Macquarie, Australia
Status: Full Time - Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Yerrabi Yurwang Child & Family Aboriginal Corporation is recruiting an Aboriginal Youth Care Coordinator to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children under 16 years and their families to access culturally safe, bulk billed primary health care through the Yerrabi Yurwang Health Hub. The role will work alongside the Registered Nurse, GP services and Yerrabi Yurwang programs to identify children requiring preventive health care, reduce practical barriers to attendance, coordinate referrals and follow up, and strengthen continuity of care. The role will provide culturally grounded navigation, outreach, appointment support, transport coordination and brokerage, while respecting family authority, choice and self-determination in health decision making.
MANDATORY TRAINING: All relevant employees of Yerrabi Yurwang are required to complete Mandatory Training and program specific training upon commencement of employment and refresher training as required.
SELECTION CRITERIA: This role requires strong cultural knowledge, community engagement skills and the ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal children, families, carers and kin.
Essential:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with strong connection to and understanding of Aboriginal community, culture, kinship and self-determination.
Certificate IV, Diploma or higher qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, Community Services, Youth Work, Health, Social Work or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal children, young people and families in health, community, youth or family support settings.
Demonstrated ability to engage families who experience barriers to health care and provide culturally safe outreach, navigation and practical support.
Strong understanding of trauma-informed, strengths-based and family-led practice.
Ability to work collaboratively with clinical staff, Yerrabi Yurwang programs and external services and to facilitate warm referrals.
Strong communication, advocacy, organisational and record keeping skills.
Current Working with Vulnerable People registration, current Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
Desirable:
Experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation or Aboriginal Health Service.
Experience with Best Practice clinical software, care coordination, health promotion or brokerage support.