Family Mental Health Support Service
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Family Mental Health Support Worker.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people. Our team provides early intervention and support to assist children and young people with, or at risk of developing, mental health concerns.
* Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Essential:
* 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.
Benefits
* What We Offer:
* A fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) so enjoy a long weekend every second week.
* Salary packaging up to $18,900 per year to boost your take home pay.
* Paid 2 hours per month to donate to a worthy cause of your choice.
* Opportunities for advancement with our 'grow your own' approach.
Others
* Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
* 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.