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.
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