Team Coordinator or Team Coordinator - Peer Specialist
This is an exciting opportunity for a Team Coordinator or Team Coordinator - Peer Specialist to join our new teams in Rockhampton. The role is full-time, working Monday to Friday.
About the Role
We are seeking a Team Coordinator or Team Coordinator - Peer Specialist who will assist the manager in providing supervision and guidance to staff. You will support and develop the skills of staff through the provision of in-service training. In addition, you will have a hands-on role with frontline service delivery, working directly with people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
You will lead by example by providing person-led recovery-oriented and trauma-informed service that best supports people to live in the community. This includes using your supervisory skills and sector experience to lead a team of Peer and Mental Health Workers with an industry-leading mental health organisation.
Responsibilities
* Support the manager to implement programs, policies and local procedures and also with the planning and coordination of a program or project (when required).
* Provide day-to-day supervision and support of lower or similar classified employees.
* Facilitate discussions regarding the individual needs and goals of each person accessing Flourish Australia's services and collaboratively develop, implement and monitor an individual plan that meets these needs.
* Encourage people to develop skills which will meet their needs. These may include domestic skills, social skills, independence skills, and skills to enter education and/or employment.
The Benefits
* Level 4 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
* Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
* Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave+ extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + 10 weeks paid parental leave + Accrued Days Off
* Vehicle mileage allowance
* Exclusive personal Fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
* Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
* Comprehensive infrastructure including a laptop, mobile phone and other resources for work purposes
* Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, ASIST and relevant Team Leader training (where applicable)
* Access to our free, confidential employee assistance program
* Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
* Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
Selection Criteria
* A relevant Certificate IV or above in a relevant field.
* At least 3 years experience working in the community in a mental health setting.
We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.