StandBy Response Worker at UnitingCare Queensland

Cairns Regional, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Apr, 26

Salary

48.32

Posted On

25 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Counselling, Trauma Informed Support, Community Development, Grief and Bereavement Understanding, Workshop Delivery, Referral Support, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

StandBy Response Worker | StandBy Support After Suicide | Cairns and Mackay Employment Term: Casual Location: Cairns and Mackay Remuneration: $48.32 p/hr (including casual loading) + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay) Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Queensland At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. As a StandBy Response Worker, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together! Your part in our UnitingCare team StandBy – Support After Suicide provides support to anyone bereaved or impacted by a death by suicide, including individuals, families, witnesses, first responders, workplaces and community groups. StandBy offers free face-to-face and/or telephone support, and fully funded education and training to build community awareness and resilience. As a StandBy Response Worker, you’ll respond effectively to trauma experienced by people bereaved or impacted by suicide, across the relevant Primary Health Network region. Key Responsibilities: Provide crisis counselling and referral support in accordance with the Standby Service policies and procedures to people bereaved by suicide. Providing trauma informed, non-clinical support to a client face-to-face or over the phone. Participate in the delivery of workshops and training for community members or service professionals on issues related to suicide bereavement and StandBy Service. Assist with planning the activities of the StandBy team and perform other duties as required by the Service Leader As this rewarding role is in a specialist area, you will be provided with guidance and training, mentoring, external supervision and professional development opportunities. What makes a difference for us? Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field including Psychology, Social Work, Community Development Understanding of grief and bereavement through a trauma informed lens Demonstrated skills and sound knowledge gained through substantial experience working with individuals, children, families and community bereaved through suicide and/or dealing with severe personal trauma Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is desirable, however will be provided to successful applicant Current Queensland Driver Licence Working with Children Check (Blue Card - Paid) Reside within the PHN, specifically in Cairns, Townsville and Mackay and have flexibility to travel from time-to-time Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found. What makes a difference for you? Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family Joining our FaDS, team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy. UnitingCare - Join us We invite you to Introduce Yourself to assist us in finding a position that aligns with your interests and skills. Let's make a meaningful difference, together. 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Responsibilities

Provide crisis counselling and referral support to individuals bereaved by suicide, and deliver workshops and training related to suicide bereavement. Assist with planning activities for the StandBy team and perform other duties as required.