Culture Care Connect Suicide Prevention Coordinator
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Culture Care Connect Suicide Prevention Coordinator
(12month Maternity Leave Fixed Term)
Department: Health and Clinical Services
Team: Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)
Supervisor: SEWB Team Leader
Location: Mildura
MDAS reason for being is described by our Elders as:
Employed by our Community to work for our Community engaging educating and empowering individuals families and our Community in their journey to selfdetermination.
MDAS is committed to becoming a leading Aboriginal organisation recognised for making a practical difference in the lives of our clients families and Community.
This commitment is underpinned by our LORE which forms the foundation of who we are what we do and why we do it. Our services people and culture are guided by strong leadership and meaningful engagement with Community and MDAS teams.
Our PurposeOur purpose is to:
- Heal support serve and protect our communities throughout the Mallee region
- Support healthy resilient and capable Aboriginal people and families who can live their best lives and exercise true selfdetermination
- Care for strengthen empower motivate and guide our Mob
The Culture Care Connect Program brings together key streams of suicide prevention planning coordination and activity across the region. This includes awareness raising early intervention crisis management and culturally appropriate supports for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The program enables an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderled coordinated approach to reducing selfharm suicidal ideation and suicide aligned with Community needs and priorities.
The Culture Care Connect Suicide Prevention Coordinator will support local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to improve access to culturally safe suicide prevention services and to codesign and implement a Network Suicide Prevention Plan in partnership with Community and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to improve access to culturally safe and appropriate suicide prevention services
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key sector stakeholders including service providers and referral pathways
- Establish and coordinate a suicide prevention network involving:
- Community leaders
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderled services
- Wholeofpopulation suicide prevention services
- Local community organisations
- Coordinate the codesign and development of a Network Suicide Prevention Plan in partnership with Community
- Participate in monitoring and evaluation activities as outlined in NACCHOs Monitoring and Evaluation Framework including accurate data collection
- Participate in program evaluation with funding and accreditation bodies
- Maintain accurate client and program records
- Collect and submit data and reports as required by:
- Department of Health and Human Services
- MDAS
- Ensure all reports project plans and related documentation are submitted at least one week prior to due dates
- Foster and maintain relationships with internal and external agencies to support client and organisational outcomes
- Attend relevant meetings forums and education programs
- Stay informed of current developments research and treatment models and integrate learnings into MDAS practice
- Support and promote values that respect historical and contemporary Aboriginal cultures recognising the special connection Aboriginal people have with the State
- Promote compliance with relevant legislation and MDAS policies and procedures
- Assist with and support internal and external audit processes
- Extensive knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health
- Demonstrated experience delivering health services in a culturally safe manner
- Ability to undertake other duties consistent with skill level and classification
- Ability to liaise effectively with staff and external agencies for program development
- Strong skills in communicating consulting negotiating and advocating with Aboriginal and nonAboriginal stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks
- Mental health qualifications and/or demonstrated relevant experience
- Willingness to undertake further study as required
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current National Police Check
- Ability to prepare for initiate and conduct sensitive or complex conversations respectfully and constructively
- Maintains a positive attitude adapts to change and consistently delivers quality work
- Ensures work meets or exceeds standards and identifies opportunities to improve processes
- Builds knowledge and capability in others to achieve performance expectations and community outcomes
- Demonstrates respect for Aboriginal culture
- Promotes inclusivity accountability empathy and a positive organisational culture
MDAS is a child safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. Employment is subject to satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Required Experience:
IC
