Kin Connect Case Worker – Health
- Provide holistic case management and care coordination for KBH Survivors and their families.
- Liaise between Survivors, families, and health providers to ensure access to services.
- Apply trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches in support of clients.
About Us
Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) is a not-for-profit, Aboriginal community controlled organisation supporting the men who survived the Kinchela Boys Home, and their descendants and families. KBHAC's work addresses the trauma and lasting impacts of institutionalisation, and is grounded in restoration, healing and cultural integrity.
The Kin Connect program sits at the centre of KBHAC's survivor-led support for Stolen Generations Survivors, their descendants and families, coordinating access to health, housing, legal, social and community services and delivering connection, healing, identity and truth-telling activities across the KBH community.
About the Role
We are currently looking for an experienced Kin Connect Case Worker – Health to join our team. Key duties will include:
- ·Provide holistic case management and care coordination for KBH Survivors, their families and descendants accessing health services
- Perform a liaison role between Survivors, families and carers and NSW Health and other government and non-government health providers
- Provide advocacy, referral and discharge planning support, including for aged care services, guardianship and residential placement matters
- Apply trauma-informed, person-centred and culturally safe approaches when supporting clients and families
- Apply an understanding of Aboriginal concepts of social and emotional wellbeing and the connection between health, culture, land, family and community
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, negotiating and liaising with clinicians to advocate for appropriate care
- Maintain accurate case management documentation and client records in line with best practice and KBHAC policy
- Support program logistics, workshops and community events in partnership with the Kin Connect team
- Prepare status updates, reports and discussion papers for internal and external stakeholders as required
- Travel to support Survivors and their families in their communities as needed
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