SUPPORT FACILITATOR THE WAY BACK SUPPORT SERVICE
PERMANENT FULL-TIME & PART-TIME
DARLING DOWNS
Your Next Role!
RFQ is seeking several dedicated and values-driven Support Facilitators to join The Way Back Support Service in the Toowoomba and Kingaroy offices on a permanent full-time and part-time basis. The positions are responsible for providing short term support facilitation services (non-clinical care and practical support) to people who are at risk of suicide. The Way Back has been developed by Beyond Blue and is delivered to people who have been admitted to a hospital following a suicide attempt or people experiencing a suicide crisis. The program is a psychosocial support service delivered in the form of community outreach; focusing on supporting and empowering clients to build resilience and respond to crisis with the available supports within their community.
No day is the same but it may include:
- Promoting a supportive environment grounded in values such as trust compassion empowerment and respect while encouraging personal growth conflict resolution and lived experience.
- Providing recovery-oriented support in line with RFQs Models of Practice including capacity building community connections and collaborative development and review of Wellbeing Plans and safety strategies.
- Conducting risk assessments using the Screening Tool for Assessing Risk of Suicide (STARS) tool participating in case reviews and escalating client or organisational risks appropriately.
- Working with internal teams hospitals and external services to ensure continuity of care and support clients transitions and connections to health and community services.
- Maintaining accurate timely records using digital systems and ensure clear respectful communication within the team and with stakeholders.
- Engaging in supervision performance reviews and continuous improvement efforts contributing ideas and staying informed of policies and best practices.
You will need:
- A Diploma or Certificate IV in Community Service (or related field) or significant proven experience supporting individuals living with mental illness or navigating crisis including suicidal ideation.
- Understanding of suicidal behaviours suicidal crisis/ideation and its effects on individuals families and the whole community.
- Ability to develop and implement support plans in collaboration with clients while adhering to organisational policies procedures and standards.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills with the ability to contribute positively to team goals and advocate effectively for clients and the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve client and organisational outcomes.
- Effective time management and proficiency in using office and mobile technology to complete tasks maintain records and support service delivery.
Why RFQ
At RFQ we are committed to providing a supportive collaborative and empowering environment where everyone can thrive by joining us you will have access to:
- $38.65 - $41.45 per hour depending on experience
- Salary Packaging: enhance your take home pay with salary packaging of up to $15900 on general living expenses and additionally up to $2650 annual entertainment benefits which also includes access to novated leasing.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (available for staff and their family).
- Opportunities for a wide range of career and professional development.
Apply Now!
If you are ready to be part of something exciting together with your resume submit your application below.
Furtherinformation about the role can be obtained by contacting Marianne Nothdurft Team Leader on (07).
Please note that RFQ is an organisation that embraces diversity.
The position with be subject to a Criminal History Check which will be in the form of an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. For further information please visit: