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Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of A caring community where everyone belongs is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice. We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services. Join a supportive mental health program delivering short-term, recovery-focused support to people following a suicide attempt or crisis. In this role, you will provide up to 12 weeks of person-centred support to individuals experiencing suicidal ideation with plan and intent, helping them build safety, strengthen protective factors, and reconnect with community and services. You will work alongside participants to develop safety plans, establish routines, and support their recovery journey through a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach. Our Offer: Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year. 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees. 24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 3 additional holistic service sessions. Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment. Monthly external clinical supervision. Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program. Job Description About the Role Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to: Assist people experiencing mental illness to have a valued role in their community and enhance their quality of life. Provide opportunities, support and services to develop or redevelop skills, build confidence and reconnect with the community. Build supportive, long -term respectful relationships with people experiencing mental illness, their families and carers. Ensure that services accessed by people experiencing mental illness are coordinated, integrated and complementary to other services in the community. Provide direct and personalised assistance through outreach services, providing referrals and monitoring and reporting progress. Facilitate access to peer support, mentoring, and group-based psychoeducation activities. Maintain a professional and welcoming environment through consistent high-quality person-centred practice. Regularly communicate and document service user feedback to relevant team members and contribute to service improvements. Contribute where required to service user engagement activities and promote these to participants.