Empowering Lives Through Holistic Support
4 weeks ago
Better Place Australia is committed to fostering a society where individuals can thrive, free from the burden of mental health challenges. As a leading not-for-profit organisation, we provide a comprehensive range of psychological and community support services, catering to diverse community groups across 13 locations in Victoria.
The HOPE Suicide Prevention Program, in partnership with Monash Health Dandenong, aims to revolutionise the way we address suicidal behaviours in the Dandenong region. This pioneering initiative focuses on empowering individuals to connect with supportive networks, providing guidance, encouragement, and follow-up services to ultimately improve response, treatment, and support for those at risk.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to join our dynamic team of passionate professionals who share a common vision of creating a better Australia.
The Role
The Psychosocial Support Coordinator will play a vital role in delivering the HOPE Suicide Prevention Program, providing non-clinical assertive outreach support to individuals who have attempted suicide or are experiencing a suicidal crisis. This role will involve case management, developing safety and well-being plans, and facilitating linkages with services and life-sustaining supports.
This position is part of a multidisciplinary team working in a collegiate and learning environment, with quality supervision and clinical governance systems in place.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide non-clinical assertive outreach follow-up support to individuals who have attempted suicide
- Develop and implement safety and well-being plans to ensure the individual's safety and reduce the likelihood of a further attempt
- Provide support and follow-up with family members, friends, and support networks to facilitate continued support and recovery
- Facilitate linkages with services and life-sustaining supports
Benefits
Better Place Australia is committed to being an employer of choice, offering a range of benefits to support your well-being and career growth. These include:
- Generous above-award salary rates
- Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Additional annual leave between Christmas and New Year
- Annual leave loading of 17.5%
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Up to 20 days family violence leave
- Paid study leave and extensive professional development opportunities
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as Social Work, Case Management, or Community Welfare
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role providing non-clinical outreach support to vulnerable clients
- Demonstrated case management skills and ability to work effectively with clients, family members, and service providers
- Sound understanding of the personal, family, and social issues associated with suicidal ideation and attempts
In addition, you will need to have a proven ability to work with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI individuals, older people, young people, and those experiencing mental health conditions.
Apply Today
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team and make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. If you are passionate about empowering individuals and communities, we encourage you to apply.
This role is available on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE) and is based at our Narre Warren Office, with opportunities for outreach service delivery.
Better Place Australia offers a workplace culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and work-life balance. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all our staff and clients.
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