The Way Back Support Service Support Coordinator

Location:
New Farm
Employment Type:
FP - Full-Time Permanent
Department:
The Way Back Support Service - TPCH
Salary:
Level 5 SCHCaDS plus super and salary sacrifice
Closing Date:
28/02/2024
Supporting Documentation:
Position Description
About The Way Back Service Communify, with funding from Brisbane North Primary Health Network will be delivering in partnership with Brisbane Youth Service, Institute of Urban Indigenous Health and The Way Back Support Service (TWBSS) in the Brisbane north 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. TWBSS provides non-clinical, tailored support for up to three months following discharge from hospital after a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis. About the role
Provide one-on-one service navigation, coordination and guidance
Support participants from the Prince Charles Hospital catchment
Support the planning, development and implementation of suicide prevention activities with participants
Engage participants and develop trust, culturally appropriate, trauma informed professional relationships
Work collaboratively with participants to identify their needs, set goals and develop safety plans and care plans
Work in partnership with service providers and community groups to create a support network for participants
Role criteria
Tertiary qualifications in Mental Health or Social Services related fields
Sound understanding of personal, family and social issues associated with suicidal ideation and attempts, including awareness of groups identified to be at risk of suicide
Demonstrated skills and ability to work effectively with participants, family members and service providers to identify solutions
Excellent communication skills, particularly with individuals and their families/carers who may be experiencing significant distress
Experience liaising with external service providers including tertiary mental health services, GPs and other community-based services and organisations
Solid understanding of recovery principles, strengths based principles and trauma informed support
High level of competency using technology
Core requirements
Current Working with Children check
National criminal Record check - disclosable outcomes considered
Open Queensland Drivers Licence
About Communify
Communify is committed to supporting people across all life stages and experiences to lead active, health and socially connected lives. we provide programs and services in areas of aged care, children, family and individual support, mental health, disability, housing & homelessness, drug & alcohol recovery and NDIS. through our Neighbourhood Centres and Community development Programs we also offer Emergency Relief, Social Inclusion activities, Food security, Multicultural Support, Community Gardens and Venue Hire.
Incentives include
Salary Packaging providing tax benefits
Employee assistance Program (EAP)
Regular supervision
Professional development budget
Diverse and inclusive organisation
How to apply
Please apply on our careers website https://communify.connxcareers.com/Job/ViewJobs by reading the position description and clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Previous applicants need not apply. Include a resume and cover letter outlining why you are the right person for this role. Applications accepted by COB 28/02/2024.