Outreach Program Coordinator - Mt Pleasant Wa

DUTY STATEMENT

Job Title:
Outreach Program Coordinator

APS Level or Equivalent:
APS Level 6

Branch:
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling

Region/Section

Regional

Location:
Perth (Mount Pleasant), WA

Supervisor:
Assistant Director - Clinical Outreach and Groups

Duties:
In accordance with the principles of workplace diversity, Occupational Health & Safety, participative work practices and values, and under limited supervision and within the standards for positions at this level, the Outreach Program Coordinator is responsible to the Director for these duties:

Collaboratively manage and coordinate the regions Outreach Program through liaison and negotiation with Open Arms management and staff through;
a) Contribution to the continuous quality improvement of the Open Arms Outreach Program at both region and national levels
b) Coordination and participation in the selection, orientation and resourcing of suitably qualified and experienced outreach counsellors in line with Open Arms policy
c) Facilitation of the delivery of high quality clinical outreach services for eligible Open Arms clients in rural and outer metropolitan areas in conjunction with other Open Arms staff by;

ensuring referrals are appropriate, timely, and accompanied by relevant written client and administrative documentation
applying quality assurance procedures to ensure all aspects of outreach counsellors’ clinical practice, reporting and invoicing meet contractual requirements
providing information, debriefing and support, but not clinical supervision, to contracted service providers as appropriate
d) ensuring Open Arms staff with outreach area coordination and/or administrative responsibilities are informed of national and region policy and procedure updates
e) further development, maintenance and management of a database of Open Arms contracted counsellors

Direct provision of high quality clinical services including initial intake, assessment and referral, evidence based counselling, case management and case coordination as required.

Liaising and forming partnerships with DVA, the ADF and other government departments, ex-service organisations, community health and welfare agencies, and all other organisations involved in meeting the identified needs of veteran and defence force communities and families.

Participation in and contribution to ongoing learning and development activities and maintenance of professional status.

Participation in community development and service promotion activities.

Participation in Open Arms program evaluation and research activities, contributing to project management activities that implement strategic directions and quality improvement recommendations, and providing feedback for the ongoing development of clinical policy and procedures.

Applying the principles of cooperative and safe work practices consistent with APS Values and the Department’s mission, vision, approach and values.

STATEMENT OF CLAIMS

Candidates apply by submitting a 1000 word statement of claims, also known as a ‘one page pitch’.

Candidate’s statement of claims outline their skills, knowledge and experience and why they should be considered for the role taking into consideration the duties and selection criteria (ILS).

MANDATORY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications as a registered Psychologist / Mental Health Occupational Therapist / Mental Health Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration, OR

Qualification as a Social Worker eligible for membership of the Australian Association Social Workers (AASW) and be eligible to apply for Mental Health accreditation.

AND

Working with Children (WWC) and/or Vulnerable People Checks/Clearance.