Cultural Care Connect Coordinator
This is an Identified role and is only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Applicants.
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Full-time Cultural Care Connect Coordinator to join the RivMed Mental Health Team. This is a pilot program so we are looking for someone with the experience to drive this newly established program.
The Role
The Cultural Care Connect Coordinator is a leadership role which will oversee the implementation, delivery and continual refinement of the newly established RivMed Cultural Care Connect Program. The Cultural Care Connect Coordinator will have skills in suicide prevention, grief and loss, crisis support and trauma informed practise frameworks. The role will work alongside individuals and their families to achieve their wellness their goals in a culturally safe environment. Whilst pre-dominantly assisting clients through coordinating and facilitating connections within the community, the Aftercare coordinator will be required to undertake client assessments, co-facilitate support groups for people impacted by suicide and carry a small caseload of clinically supported clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Support their local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities to improve access to culturally safe and appropriate suicide prevention services
- Establish a suicide prevention network, comprising key stakeholders, Community leaders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led and whole-of-population suicide prevention services, other community organisations
- coordinate the co-design and development of a Network Suicide Prevention Plan, in partnership with community
- participate in relevant Communities of Practice, established to support ACCHOs in undertaking service activities, and facilitate sharing of best practice and expertise
- Undertake reporting on CCSPN activities in line with Service Agreement requirements
- Participate in evaluation and monitoring activities, as described in NACCHO’s Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, including ensuring appropriate data collection.
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- Providing consultation to staff and managers to assist in the decision making process on psychological, developmental, and emotional and behavior management issues.
- Delivering training to staff, families, carers, foster parents and external agencies.
- Maintaining electronic clinical records and provide written reports.
- Participate in regular supervision with your supervisor
- Liaise with community and health linkers to provide optimal services for clients
Who we are
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) is a long-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in the heart of Wiradjuri Country.
RivMed work to effect change in the most marginalized and vulnerable people in our community. We work to achieve this through the provision of culturally appropriate medical and well-being services for Aboriginal people and their families.
Selection criteria
This is an Aboriginal identified position and is open to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants only – please supply a copy of your Aboriginality along with your Resume and Cover letter.
- Certificate in Mental Health or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care OR equivalent training or minimum two years' experience within the field
- Confirmation of Aboriginality
- Demonstrate a passion for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks
- Client focused with an ability to advocate on the client's behalf
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in computer software including the Microsoft Office suite
- Commitment to personal and professional development including the sharing of knowledge, information and skills with work colleagues
- A current working with children’s check clearance, National Criminal check and drivers licence.
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We offer an excellent range of benefits including but not limited to:
- Full access to salary sacrifice arrangements up to a grossed-up value of $30,000
- Access up to $2,650 of pre-tax meal and entertainment expenses
- Accelerated long service leave entitlements and early access to such leave
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program, with the cost of external counselling sessions paid by the Corporation
- Ability to accrue and take Time Off in Lieu (within reason & at manager discretion)
- Excellent training and development opportunities
Applications
Please provide a copy of your up-to-date resume and a 1–2-page cover letter outlining your motivation for wanting the role, and the skills, capabilities and experience you will bring to the position. You do not need to address the individual selection criteria.
Applications close 9am, Monday 20 May 2024.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Sharna Solomon (Acting Team Leader Mental Health) on 0437 858 409 or email sharna.solomon@rivmed.org.au
Employment conditions
Employment is subject to a clear Working with Children and Criminal Record Check. Successful applicants must demonstrate vaccination for Covid-19 in line with current Department of Health regulations.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Are you legally entitled to work in Australia?
- Please detail your minimum salary expectations (including super):
- What is the notice period for your current employment?
- What motivated you to apply for this position?
- What relevant skills and experience would you bring to this role?
- Do you hold confirmation of Aboriginality
- Do you have a WWCC or willing to obtain
- Do you hold a national police check or willing to undergo checking
- Do you hold a current driver’s license and are willing to drive for work?
