Aps6 Outreach Program Coordinator

**Chandler Macleod is seeking an APS6 Outreach Program Coordinator for a temporary 12 month assignment. This position is conveniently located in ELIZABETH on a Monday to Friday roster (37.5 hours pw)**.

**Applications close by 10am Thursday 16th of March 2023**

**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;
- Contribution to the continuous quality improvement of the Open Arms Outreach Program at both region and national levels
- Coordination and participation in the selection, orientation and resourcing of suitably qualified and experienced outreach counsellors in line with Open Arms policy
- 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
- providing information, debriefing and support, but not clinical supervision, to contracted service providers as appropriate
- ensuring Open Arms staff with outreach area coordination and/or administrative responsibilities are informed of national and region policy and procedure updates
- 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.

**MANDATORY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Qualifications as a registered Psychologist / Mental Health Occupational Therapist / Mental Health Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration, **OR**

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

**What’s on offer**:

- ** 12 month casual contract, with possibility to extend**:

- ** ELIZABETH location**:

- ** APS6 pay rate between $55.00 and $65.00/hr + super**:

- **All positions are required full-time (37.5 hours);**

Please note: Successful applicants will be contacted only