Stanley Savo

Role & Responsibilities

• Fulfill the responsibilities of this role in accordance with CHHHS values.
• Provide psychosocial (social & emotional wellbeing) culturally appropriate programs for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander inmates residing in the Lotus Glen Correctional Facility.
• Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and work policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
• Implement and monitor the organisation’s quality standards, work health and safety policies, procedures and programs and provide clinical governance in the relevant work area.
• Case management, crisis management, and education services and cultural support to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander clients and families referred to the Cairns Hinterland Hospital Health Service Mental Health, Alcohol & other Drugs Service.
• Implementation and review of client case plans, including risk management to self, community and others that meet the treatment needs of each allocated individual. Case planning may involve legal, income, housing, health, mental health, interpersonal, educational and employment needs, and services and other issues identified by assessment.
• Provide competent level of knowledge and experience in intensive counselling and support to clients and their families as identified in the client’s case plan in order to stabilise health and lifestyle issues.
• The referral of clients to relevant services such as detoxification, pharmacotherapy, or residential rehabilitation services in line with case plan objectives.
• Provide health & wellbeing interventions, advocacy and support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families in the criminal justice system.
• Maintenance of appropriate statistics and data entry systems, client file management and the provision of written reports as requested by the ADP Team Leader.
• Preparation of confidential reports providing case assessments, treatment options, individual progress reports, client motivation, attendance and suitability for access to treatment services, completion of treatment/programs, and other pertinent information as required or requested by other internal and external agencies.
• Development and maintenance of networks and cooperative partnerships with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities, Traditional Owners, committees and departments of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, the Criminal Justice System, Queensland Police Service, Department of Communities, Child Safety, Non Government Organisations and other relevant agencies.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team context in the district health service by being an active member of the team through attendance and participation in team reviews, meetings, and quality activities.
• Comply with contemporary Human Resource Management principles and practice including Workplace Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, and anti-Discrimination requirements to ensure that the unit working environment meets legislative standards and Queensland Health Policy.
• Receive Professional Supervision and participate in Peer Supervision activities.
• This role is required to undertake any reasonable task assigned by ATODS Management Team.
• This role may be required to work in similar roles across the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health ATOD Service as required or directed.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide key leadership and management for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability Framework and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce plan, including the provision of expert advice and guidance to the design, development and implementation of strategic initiatives for effective, sustainable improvements towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural capability and a sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce across the Cairns Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
• Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
• Provide and manage high level effective education, training and advice to multi-disciplinary staff across the Cairns Hinterland Hospital Service.
• Provide and manage educational sessions to health professionals working in a complex working environment.
• Provide and manage education and training programs that must include and align with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards of Australia, and the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety Standards in Healthcare for better health outcomes for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people and families.
• Assist the Cairns Hinterland Hospital and Health Service to develop and implement core strategies that will improve the cultural safety of their service under the auspice of the Cultural Capability Framework.
• Facilitate/co-facilitate the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Practice Program as required and assist with the development of resources to support the program.
• Monitor and review systems and procedures which impact on the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander patients’ journey through the Cairns Hinterland Hospital and Health Service to identify needs for improvement and provide advice on culturally appropriate implementation strategies.
• Monitor and review systems and procedures which impact on the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander patients’ journey through the Cairns Hinterland Hospital and Health Service to identify needs for improvement and provide advice on culturally appropriate implementation strategies.
• Working with senior staff, co-ordinate the development and implementation of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce plan.
• High level organisational skills, including the ability to oversee and manage multiple tasks, prioritise work demands and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including a sound knowledge and understanding of both cultures and societies from a historical perspective and the issues which impact upon them in contemporary society.
• The ability to recognise and articulate the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including a capacity to effectively and sensitively consult and negotiate in accordance with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols.
• Understanding of national and state policies and strategies which aim to close the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders and improve the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working in health care delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage education, training and skill development programs, including implementation, evaluation, and allocated annual budget.
• Provide expert advice with respect to the cultural sensitivity and acceptance of the framework’s strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, clients, and communities.
• Undertake planning and policy tasks including the writing and analysis of various protocols, reports, and briefs with respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural capability.
• Provide expert advice and input to the design, development, and implementation of local initiatives to improve cultural capability across the Cairns Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
• Advise on and oversee the development, implementation, and periodic review of systematic processes for monitoring, analysing, evaluating, and reporting on the Cairns Hinterland Hospital and Health Services’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural capability.
• Identify innovative and effective solutions that address critical HR issues and gaps in organisation cultural capability in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Identify and manage risks to the Health Service in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce management.