Support Coordinator
Support Coordinator
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About Ruah
Ruah is a leading valuesdriven employer in Western Australias community services sector. Our staff go boldly not just supporting people in need but working to end homelessness end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.
Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WAs biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion where difference is valued celebrated and embraced.
By choosing to work with us you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.
About the Role
We have an opportunity for a Support Coordinator to join the Mental Health and Wellness team in our Geraldton team. The Support Coordinator position is at the forefront of the organisation in providing client facing recovery support interventions. Supported by the Team Lead the Support Coordinator will play an important role in improving the health and social wellbeing housing and overall quality of life for clients maximising functional recovery selfmanagement independence and participation in the community.
The role requires advocating with and on behalf of the client to meet wider social health and wellbeing needs. This role is responsible for undertaking tasks around case management documentation referrals and appointments.
This is a parttime fixedterm position till 30th of June 2027. Please note that this role involves shift work outside of ordinary hours including night shifts weekends and public holidays that will attract the appropriate penalty rates.
What were looking for
The successful applicant will be required to meet the following criteria:
- Relevant qualifications in a related discipline at degree diploma or certificate level/less formal qualification with work or lived experience to perform sufficiently at this level.
- Personal goal planning skills that contribute to the achievement of client goals in line with the Model of Care.
- Skills in reflective practice and highly developed report writing using analytical reasoning.
- Ability to support mentor and work alongside supporting staff members.
- Advanced computer skills proficient in Microsoft Office and client reporting system.
- Ability to engage and maintain professional relationships with clients and their wider formal and informal supports with multiple needs and challenges.
- Demonstrated understanding of complex issues facing people who experience chaotic life circumstances such as homelessness AOD use family/domestic violence and mental health issues.
- Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision mission core values and the guiding principles of the organisation.
- Knowledge and understanding of diversity gender and social inclusion particularly Aboriginal culture.
What do we offer
- A salary aligned with Level 4 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award) starting at $85399.
- 5 weeks annual leave 17.5 annual leave loading.
- 16 weeks paid parental leave with flexibility to take at 32 weeks halfpay (uniquely new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months service).
- Free independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Free Ruahpaid Journey Cover (insurance for when youre getting to and from work).
- Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
- up to $15900 core packaging
- an additional $2650 in meal entertainment packaging
- benefits for salary packaging travel accommodation parking fees education expenses and more!
- Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups joining us at Pride events being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much much more!
Required compliance documents:
- Current drivers license
- National Police Clearance Certificate
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid Certificate
How to apply
Wed love to hear from you!
Please click apply create your LiveHire profile and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages helping us understand your fit for this role.
Closing date for applications: Friday 04 April 2025.
For further information please contact Alicia Roche Service Lead Mental Health & Wellness at or.
We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged and to do this weneed people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.
We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
