Psychosocial Support Coordinator
6 months ago
**About the team**
The HOPE program is a Victorian Government initiative which was implemented to provide enhanced support and assertive outreach to individuals who have recently been discharged from an emergency department or medical ward following an attempted suicide, or serious planning or intent.
The HOPE program provide intensive, person-centred support with is tailored to the unique needs of the individual for up to 12 weeks. These individuals are supported to address factors that contribute to stress in their lives, which can include assistance with employment, mental health support, and referral to range of other community supports. The HOPE program also works with the families, carers, or friends of the individuals who have attempted suicide, to provide support and link them in with appropriate services.
**About the role**
The Psychosocial Support Worker will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, which includes clinical staff and peer workers, assisting participants to navigate services, offer linkage and referral, provide practical support when required, offer support to carers and family and develop and assist with safety planning.
- Establish supportive and respectful relationships with people using the HOPE program and support them with their recovery goals.
- Collaborate with consumers and their chosen support network to develop and implement psychosocial support plans and suicide safety plans.
- Provide practical assistance to support consumers to attend appointments/meetings/activities that form part of their psychosocial support plan.
- Identify and engage other key community agencies, assisting consumers with referrals and linkages.
- Support consumers to better manage their distress using brief supportive intervention strategies.
- Provide support, information and education to participants families, carers and significant others.
- Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and participate in team and clinical meetings.
**Skills and experience**
At least one of the following education standards or level of practical experience:
- Diploma level qualification in a relevant field including but not limited to: Alcohol and other drugs; Community Service; Disability; Mental Health; Youth Work or similar.
- Students currently completing university degrees in nursing, social sciences or allied health including: Occupational Therapy; Psychology; Social Work or similar.
- A minimum of 2 years full-time experience in working with, and providing support to persons experiencing psychological distress; mental ill health and/or suicidal ideation.
**Culture & Benefits**
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays.
- Discounted on-site parking.
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
**About Grampians Health**
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham, and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
**How to apply**
Click **APPLY** or contact Sydney Kearney Clinical Lead HOPE, on 0475 915 112 or Denis Delaney 0491 265 295 for an informal discussion.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
- Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people._**Selection Criteria**
- Essential : Have you received three doses of a COVID19 vaccine? If no, please provide further detail regarding doses received, booking dates and/or other relevant information.
- Essential : Tell me what each of the following values mean to you and how you demonstrate each value at work? Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, Respect and Compassion.
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