Support Coordinator - Suicide Prevention Aftercare: The Way Back NSW North CoastLismore City Council, NSW, Australia
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About the role: As a Support Coordinator, you will provide timely, non-clinical, practical psychosocial support to people who have attempted suicide or are experiencing a suicidal crisis.
The Buttery's Way Back NSW North Coast program provides up to 3 months of assertive trauma-informed outreach, co-creating safety and support plans and linking participants to available clinical and community-based service.
Hours and location: This is a part-time role of 30 hours per week.
This position is based in Lismore.
The role is mobile and operates across the program's footprint.
A vehicle is available from a central location for work in the community.
The role is funded until 30th June 2026 with potential for extension.
About you: Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.
Refer to How to apply.
Qualifications and checks: Tertiary qualification at diploma level or higher in Community Services, Mental Health, Psychology or Social Work.Current and valid Driver's Licence with an ability to undertake regular travel throughout the program's footprint.A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check, COVID-19 vaccination and First Aid certificate.Professional skills and experience: Two years' work experience in a community services, welfare, or mental health field with experience in the delivery of mental health support and/or a suicide prevention service.Demonstrated experience providing case management for persons with complex support needs and providing trauma-informed care.Demonstrated experience in referrals, promoting and educating stakeholders, and building networks.Demonstrated proficiency using the Microsoft suite, a variety of databases, and video conferencing tools such as Teams.How to apply: Please email your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria above to @buttery.org.au.
In your cover letter, please use each of the selection criteria above as a heading and write a brief paragraph under each one addressing it.
Unfortunately, applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
Applications close: 17th November 2024.
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We will be processing applications as they arrive and will make offers as soon as a suitable applicant is found.
Why you'll love working with us: We support our staff with generous work conditions and benefits - whether it's ways to make money go further, a great work culture, or opportunities to develop skills.
The Buttery's reward package includes: Flexible Working Solutions: We support your work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.Extra Annual Leave: Enjoy two additional weeks of annual leave (pro rata) to spend more time on holiday.Career Growth: Explore internal opportunities to transfer and work in other programs.Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities.Supportive Environment: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and to external clinical supervision for direct service staff.Salary Sacrifice Benefits: Increase your take-home pay by 6-12% with ATO-approved incentives, allowing you to allocate up to $15,899 of tax-free salary towards your mortgage, rent, loans, credit card, or school fees.Meal and Accommodation Card: Receive a $2,650 card for meals and accommodation.Convenient Packaging Options: Package costs for a computer, phone, or novated vehicle lease.About us: The Buttery is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1973.
Through residential and community-based programs, we specialise in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependence and mental health conditions.
Our programs are evidence-based, best-practice and informed by the latest research into recovery.
We never stop believing in change for the better, and we consistently work to improve the lives of the people we support.
We operate from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr, Yaegl, Dunghutti and Birpai lands.
The Buttery recognises the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring, and encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and CALD and LGBTIQA+ community members are encouraged to apply.
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