Support Coordinator - Greater Newcastle

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We have an exciting opportunity for experienced and passionate Support Coordinators to join a team in our Universal Aftercare program - Care Connect, across the Greater Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens & Lower Hunter regions.

Care Connect is an aftercare service supporting people experiencing a suicidal crisis or who have attempted suicide. The service focuses on empowering people and their care givers to connect with formal and practical support to assist with recovery. Permanent part-time position of 4 days per week.

Embarking on a career journey with Social Futures means becoming part of a mission that goes beyond just a job. We are a voice for social change in regional Australia, with a history spanning over 49 years

Your role within our dedicated suicide aftercare program, Care Connect, will allow you to:

• Provide therapeutic supports and short-term psychological interventions, connecting participant to services and supports
• Expand your case management and care coordination skills
• Be a part of a multidisciplinary team in providing in evidence-based best practice and high quality services
• Build partnerships with other community services and expand your network

At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We’ve got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.

Among the benefits, we offer flexible working options, access to ongoing learning and development, generous salary packaging options, a staff well-being program, and the opportunity to bank additional days leave per year. Additionally, we prioritise safety and uphold that Social Futures isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community.

Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you’ll like working with us:

• Your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change
• You’ll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality
• We prioritise your wellbeing, with benefits such as access to online wellbeing platform, flexible working options

We are looking for passionate individuals with a desire to make a difference. The successful candidates will have:

• At least Diploma or Cert IV level qualification in Mental Health or Community Services
• Two years’ experience in a suicide prevention / aftercare or mental health setting
• Previous experience in providing case management to vulnerable groups
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional boundaries while engaging in person-centred work

We are proud to announce that we have received recognition as an accredited Great Workplace by WRK+. Our amazing team makes our workplace special.

Social Futures is a Rainbow tick accredited organisation and an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Working with Children and a National Police Check are mandatory requirements for all staff.

How to Apply:

A cover letter demonstrating how your skills, education and professional experience meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the position description, should be submitted with your application.

Applications close Friday 1 August

We ensure clear communication and a response for every applicant.

For more information about Social Futures please visit our website:

https://socialfutures.org.au/work-with-us/

For further information, please contact Alexandra Cox on 0457 565 659.

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