Organisation : Wellways (via Big Splash)
Location : VIC Regional (Hamilton)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Health – General, Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $69,000
Application closing date : 2 Aug, 2020
About the organisation
Wellways, with funding from Western Victoria Primary Health Network will be
delivering in partnership with South West Healthcare, The Way Back Suicide
Service (TWBSS) in the Great South Coast region. TWBSS is a suicide
attempt after-care service that was developed by Beyond Blue to fill the gap
in continuity of care for people discharged from hospital after a suicide
attempt.
Wellways are a team of approximately 2000 staff and 150 volunteers across
93 sites providing a range of programs, services and supports to people right
across Queensland, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria
and Tasmania. We remain committed to our mission, of creating inclusive
communities where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and
potential; and we are always on the look-out for like-minded people who
would like to be a part of this.
About the role
- Newly introduced roles to Wellways in a brand-new program based in Hamilton supporting people who are on their journey to recovery following an attempted suicide
- Full-time/part time $69k annual salary (pro rata) + superannuation + salary packaging benefits + leave loading
The role of the Support Coordinator is to provide non-clinical, tailored support
for up to three months following discharge from hospital after a suicide
attempt or suicidal crisis. People referred are contacted by a Support
Coordinator within one working day of receiving their referral and guided
through a program personalised to meet their individual needs. This can
include everything from support accessing clinical care during elevated
periods of risk, to referrals to community-based services such as financial or
relationship counselling. This one-on-one support helps motivate people to
keep connected and alive. You will required to travel across the Great South
Coast region.
What do you need?
Relevant Diploma level qualification or commensurate experience in
working in a support role for people with mental health challenges
Experience in the human services or related sector including
individual and family support worker and intake and assessment
experience
Experience in working with people bereaved through suicide or
experience in dealing with severe personal trauma
An understanding of recovery principles and/or strengths-based
principles
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and the
ability to effectively interact with people from a variety of backgrounds
including CALD and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Evidence of the Right to work in Australia
Evidence of, or a willingness to undergo a National Police Records
Check, Working with Children Check-employment, NDIS Worker
Orientation Module Certificate and DWES clearance
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Support Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Health_–_General, #Mental_Health
