The Culture Care Connect Aftercare Services Worker (Mental Health worker) - Suicide Prevention is responsible for providing assertive and timely follow-up care for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people referred to this service following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis, in line with the co-designed aftercare model of care.
The person in this role will be resourced with robust training and ongoing support mechanisms including clinical and cultural supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
- Possess Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health and/or Certificate IV in Mental Health, Certificate IV Community Services or equivalent training and/or experience.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, knowledge of current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people.
- Demonstrated experience in office administration tasks.
- Current police check and WWC check.
- The ability to work outside normal office hours.
- The ability to travel and stay overnight(s).
- Current Class C driver’s licenses.
DESIRABLE
- Trained Aboriginal Health Worker
- Is of Aboriginal descent, identified and accepted by their local Aboriginal community.