Organisation : Jesuit Social Services
Location : Melbourne (Melbourne)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Community Development
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 31 Jan, 2025
About the organisation
About the organisation
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
About the role
About the program
StandBy Support After Suicide is Australia’s leading suicide postvention program dedicated to assisting people and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide. The program offers coordinated evidence-based support and resources (including connections to local services and groups) that is individualised for each person’s unique circumstance. This support is continued for up to two years to ensure those that engage with StandBy are not alone and receive ongoing support. StandBy builds community preparedness and resilience through extensive training to community and professional groups to ensure effectiveness and that duplicated effort is avoided. The program is also ideally placed to offer a settings-based approach, providing group support after a suicide for schools, workplaces and community groups.
There is one part time Outreach Worker position in the StandBy Support After Suicide program in Eastern Melbourne/Gippsland.
About the role
The StandBy Support After Suicide Outreach Worker is responsible for assisting the Coordinator in delivering support for people bereaved or impacted by suicide, community engagement, education and training, as well as other events and activities as directed by the Coordinator.
What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:
- A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
- Ongoing role related training and development
- An organisation that lives their values, through our day to day work
- A welcoming and supportive environment
- Employee assistance program
- A competitive salary plus $15,900 salary packaging benefits
- 17.5% Annual leave loading
- Generous leave
There is also induction, training and support provided by StandBy National.
