Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker (Suicide Prevention) – Tennant Creek NT CatholicCare NT

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • SCHADS Award Grade 3 – $79,910 TRP (including salary $71,129)
  • Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
  • Full time position based in Tennant Creek (till 30 June 2024)
  • Tennant Creek residents are encouraged to apply.

 

Are you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference?

 

About CatholicCare NT 

CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organisation, providing services and programs to individuals, couples, families, children, groups, schools, and agencies across the Northern Territory.  Administrative staff working for CatholicCare NT facilitate the supply and management of resources that support and enhance CatholicCare NT’s programs, business objectives and initiatives.

Program Description

CatholicCare NT’s Acting, Tackling Suicide (TATS) provides a service to develop, promote and deliver suicide prevention activities in Tennant Creek. The program increases community awareness and capacity to respond to suicide and other related issues in communities. The program contributes to and supports evidence-informed approaches to suicide prevention.

About the role

The position will work with community members to set priorities for strengthening social and emotional wellbeing and preventing suicide. 

You will also establish and facilitate projects that have been identified by the community. This may include coordinating and facilitating events, yarning groups, and cultural trips. It may also include video, art or music projects that foster social and emotional wellbeing across the community. 

This position also helps families who are healing from suicide, providing outreach visits and phone calls, practical support and information and helping them connect with other services.

What we are looking for 

  • Relevant certificate level qualification and two years’ experience in mental health, community services, youth work, case work or counselling.
  • Proven ability to engage with young people.
  • Strong communication skills including ability to run yarning groups and share knowledge for practice within a small team.
  • Knowledge of culture and protocols relevant to the Tennant Creek area
  • Understanding of challenges and opportunities effecting wellbeing in the Tennant Creek area

 

How to Apply

For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarentcareers.org.au

 

Applications Close: 9am Thursday 21 September 2023

Interviews week of: 25 September 2023

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

TENNANT CREEK

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world. 

Tennant Creek is located between Alice Springs and Katherine situated in the Barkly Tableland, which has seen the rise of many Australian premier cattle stations. The traditional owners are the Warumungu people. Tennant Creek is situated near the popular tourist destination the Devils Marbles and hosts the Desert Harmony Festival each year.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others.

 

Safeguarding Children & Young People

CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services, and facilities.

Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card.

 

If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.

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