IMPACT Community Services Limited (IMPACT) is a high profile, community owned organisation supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our community. Since 1978, we have been supporting local people experiencing disadvantage, poverty and exclusion. Our vision is improving lives. IMPACT is also a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We are seeking aSupport Worker for ourFamily Mental Health Support Service. Our team provides early intervention and support to assist children and young people with, or at risk of developing, mental health concerns. Enjoy working from an office with sea views.
As a Support Worker, you will:
* Deliver flexible, responsive, non-clinical services for children and young people
* Provide one-on-one support and lead group activities to support tangible improvements in the day-to-day life of children and young people
* Maintain accurate and timely case notes and data
* Create partnerships in the local community to promote awareness of mental health issues and early intervention
To enjoy this role, you will have:
* Demonstrated experience working with young people who have mental health concerns OR relevant life experience and/or understanding of the issues facing children and young people with mental health concerns
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create rapport with young people and families
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
* The ability to engage in community networking and provide referrals
Why IMPACT?
* A fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) and enjoy a long weekend every 2nd week
* Salary packaging up to $18,900 per year to increase your take home pay
* Birthday bonus day off
* Paid 2 hours per month to donate to a worthy cause of your choice
* Opportunities for advancement with our 'grow your own' approach
* Leadership programs with the Institute of Managers and Leaders
* Leaders Lab, development support for employees aspiring to leadership roles
* Workplace Chaplaincy for face to face, confidential support+ external employee assistance program
* Westpac Corporate Partner program with discounted bank products and financial education
* Corporate Gym Membership offer
* Reimbursement for Working with Children clearance (after completed probation)
* External, professional supervision provided
Submit your application today and provide your:
* Cover letter showing uswhy you are a greatmatch for this role
IMPACT welcomes all applications, including from Indigenous Australians, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and recovery, a disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We believe that diversity in our workplace makes us stronger and we provide equal opportunity to all.IMPACT is proud to be an INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER 2024-2025 with the Diversity Council Australia. Selection for all vacancies is made on the basis of merit.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain background checks prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check.
Together, We Move towards a future inclusive of all. This begins by acknowledging our presence on the lands of Aboriginal communities. IMPACT operates on the unceded lands of the Butchulla, Gureng Gureng, Wakka Wakka, Kabi Kabi, Wulli Wulli, Taribelang, Gurang and Byali.IMPACT has over 45 years of serving our communities and we are humbled in the presence of First Nations Peoples who share an ongoing connection to these lands for over 65,000 years. We are truly grateful to share and learn from their collective experiences.We respectfully live upon these lands, with good faith and a commitment to ongoing learning, sharing, caring and respecting these lands, the peoples, and the environment, together in humility.
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