Co-Ordinator, Men's Health And Wellbeing

Description:

Role available:

1 x Co-ordinator, Men's Health & Wellbeing

About the role:

An exciting opportunity is now available for a male Co-ordinator to support the leadership and delivery of a range of programs run by the Men's Health & Wellbeing team at Men's Outreach Services Aboriginal Corporation (MOSAC). The position is based at our Hamersley Street site in Broome, and regular day trips as well as occasional overnight travel will be required. A fixed term contract is available for 12 months, with possibility of extension.

You will be required to:

• Co-ordinate the day-to-day activity of the Men's Health & Wellbeing team and provide mentoring and support to ensure optimal service delivery, under the supervision of the Team Leader

• Develop and deliver the Men's Health & Wellbeing programs at MOSAC under the supervision of the Team Leader, and ensure they meet clinical quality and compliance standards

• Provide and support effective case management of clients as required across all Men's Health & Wellbeing programs, including referring clients to appropriate services through identification of risk and need

• Collect and record data to assist in the evaluation and reporting obligations for Men's Health & Wellbeing programs, under the guidance of the Team Leader

• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures for the programs and continuous improvement in service delivery

• Maintain good records of client attendance, involvement, and progress in the programs, using MOSAC client management systems

• Liaise with MOSAC Cultural Reference Group and other cultural advisors, to ensure that cultural protocols are followed, and that team practice is culturally secure in the Kimberley Indigenous context

• Ensure any actions or solutions provided are in line with trauma informed care and practice principles, and communicated in an appropriate manner

• Work with the Team Leader to identify and mitigate any clinical risks to clients accessing the range of services at Men's Health & Wellbeing

• Attend and participate in team de-briefs, staff meetings, professional supervision and training as may be required

Qualifications and / or training:

• Qualifications in the fields of health, wellbeing, community services or counselling

• Extensive previous experience working in this field

• Ability to obtain a Department of Justice prison clearance

• Proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and ability to use client management systems

• Current Western Australian 'C' Class drivers' licence

Selection Criteria:

• Extensive knowledge and previous experience working in one or more of the following areas: men's health and wellbeing, individual or family counselling, mental health or community services

• Leadership skills including the ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients, and provide support, mentoring and guidance to the team

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal society and culture in the Kimberley and the ability to apply cultural knowledge and sensitivities in operational settings

• Skills and capacity to engage with government and non-government stakeholders relevant to the programs

• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook and client databases, to maintain good records and collect data to assist in the evaluation and reporting process

Requirements and relevant information:

• Overnight travel is a requirement of this role

• Aboriginal applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

A copy of the Position Description will be made available on request.

What we offer:

$110,000 per annum (pro rata), 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, SGC superannuation, Not For Profit generous salary packaging, anniversary payment after 12 months of employment, additional 3 days leave at Christmas and 2 days Mental Health leave, option for 9-day fortnight, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and study opportunities. For more detail on these and additional benefits or to request a copy of the position description see below.

If you are interested in working for a grassroots, community focused and valued organisation, then contact Rod Carpio, Team Leader on 0484 908 064 (rodney.carpio@mensoutreach.org.au) or Debbie Medhurst, Manager - Men's Outreach Services (0418 665 094) (debbie@mensoutreach.org.au) for more details about the position. A cover letter which outlines suitability for the role, and up to date resume will be required.

Applications will be assessed on receipt and successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately and to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be found. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Men's Outreach Service Aboriginal Corporation (MOSAC) was established in 2001 and provides programs in Indigenous men’s health & wellbeing, a men's drop-in service, men's behavioural change FDV, primary prevention of FDV for youth, an FDV hub, and life promotion / suicide prevention for young people in Broome and communities in the West Kimberley.

See www.mensoutreach.org.au for more information.