Job Description
About our organisation:
We are a leading provider of mental health services, specialising in supporting adults and young people, as well as early childhood intervention.
Our name reflects our commitment to helping individuals on their recovery journey.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-quality support and services to individuals with mental illness living in supported accommodation.
* Offer client-focused, community-oriented, and sensitive support.
* Assist individuals with mental illness to maintain key relationships and organisational connections, facilitating independent living.
* Increase access and equity for clients within a collaborative recovery model of psychosocial rehabilitation.
* Support individuals with mental illness to develop daily living skills.
* Encourage healthy habits and personal hygiene practices.
* Enable clients to participate in daily household tasks.
* Mentor individuals in building productive relationships and effective conflict resolution strategies.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Minimum of Certificate IV in mental health or community services related discipline (ideally a completed diploma or degree).
* Demonstrated effective listening, empathy, and communication skills.
* Experience working with individuals experiencing mental illness.
* Ability to remain calm and deal sensitively with distressed individuals.
* Understanding of the principles of duty of care, rights to privacy, and confidentiality.
* Ability to help programme participants link with relevant community resources and promote their rights, responsibilities, and recovery.
* Demonstrated ability to work with families, carers, government agencies, and community services.
* Willingness to adhere to Disability Services Acts and Standards and Work Health & Safety Act.
* Competence in Microsoft Office.
* Availability for overnight shifts and a rotating 24/7 roster.
* Eligibility for Blue Card and NDIS worker screening clearance.
* Current driver's license.
Benefits
* Based in Park Ridge, QLD.
* Two casual positions available.
* Paying on SCHADS Level 3 plus Super.
* May be eligible for salary packaging options (up to $15,899 tax-free).
* Stride Rewards - access to discounts from hundreds of retailers.
* Supportive team environment.
* Excellent training and career development opportunities.
Other Information
* Stride is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants must undergo required screening processes prior to appointment.
* Stride is an inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds to enhance cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.