Job description
About the Company
MATES in Construction is a national suicide prevention organisation, focused on delivering evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention programs. They deliver an integrated program of community development and support, utilising training as a tool to raise awareness about suicide and mental health in the building and construction industry.
About the Role
Provide short-term case management support to a caseload of building and construction workers across Queensland and the Northern Territory. The MATES program is a peer-led, workplace suicide prevention and early intervention program developed to reduce the risk of suicide among construction industry workers. Using a brokerage model, you will assess workers needs and issues and work with them to develop an appropriate plan. As a Case Manager, you will also deliver psychoeducation through established training programs to create opportunities for conversations and encourage help-seeking and early intervention.
This role is based in Brisbane, though will require travel to sites located in South East Queensland on a regular basis.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Providing short-term case management to workers using a brokerage model
- Refer workers to existing workplace services (for example, EAP) or other appropriate community services
- On a rostered basis and during office hours, answer the MATES 24/7 Telephone Helpline
- Delivery of MATES psychoeducation program on building and construction worksites in South East Queensland
- Work collaboratively with other Case Managers and Field Officers across the Queensland and Northern Territory team
- Build and support volunteer networks on site such as Connectors and ASIST workers
- Provide on-site support through critical incident and/or postvention response
- Establish and maintain relationships with external service providers, as well as stakeholders at new and existing sites to support delivery of the MATES program
- Participate in relevant research projects and actively promote the MATES research agenda
Skills & Experience required
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work or Psychology are essential, and registration (or ability to gain this) with relevant professional body (AASW or AHPRA)
- Demonstrated experience in case management and an in-depth knowledge of mental health
- A willingness to work with the existing LivingWorks ASIST intervention model
- Ability to deliver programs effectively and be comfortable speaking and presenting to groups
- A flexible attitude and calm approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities within this small team environment
Benefits & Culture
- An incredible opportunity to make a significant difference in mental health and suicide prevention
- Base salary of $98,609 plus increased superannuation of 15%
- NFP salary sacrificing of up to $15,890 of your income (please refer to the Community Business Bureau website for a free calculator tool)
- 5 weeks of annual leave, plus a monthly RDO
- Work vehicle, laptop and mobile will be provided
- Study and support allowance up to $2500 per annum available after 12 months in the role
- Travel insurance and income protection offered
Click on the Apply Now button, or contact Ashleigh McFadyen on 07 3846 7730.
Please include a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
All Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application by email or phone
