Join us on recovery and supporting individuals to live independent and fulfilling lives in the Community.Full Time opportunity based in Ballarat YPARCSCHADS Level 6B (55.72 p/h) + Salary Packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% Leave loadingWellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.About this ProgramThe Grampians Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) program is a collaborative service between Wellways and Grampians Health Services.The service is a step-down and step-up sub-acute mental health service for those within the catchment areas of Grampians Health. YPARCs are in a community setting and provide an option for people who are becoming unwell, or who are in the early stages of recovery from an acute illness and need a short period of additional support to strengthen their gains from spending time in an inpatient setting. They are supported to consolidate their community transition and recovery treatment plans. Clinical intervention is provided to YPARC through the Area Mental Health Service. The program is staffed 24/7.We work in close partnership with clinical and other partners, the person experiencing mental health issues, their families and friends. It is our goal to assist people in their own pathway to recovery.About the opportunityYPARC Program Coordinator is responsible for the operational leadership and performance of the Grampians YPARC program, including staff management, contract and financial oversight, quality improvement, reporting to funders, and identifying opportunities for evaluating local needs and supporting program growth.This is an inherently on-site role. The nature of program operations, team leadership and stakeholder engagement requires regular physical presence across the region.Other areas of responsibility and accountability include:Ensuring team members are committed to the organisation's vision, purpose and valuesSetting a positive culture that celebrates great practice and provides efficient, effective services.Coordination of referral and intake of YPARC participantsSupporting recruitment and induction of staff, provision of staff support, supervision, and professional developmentSupporting program resourcing, performance and reporting, finance management, asset and facility managementManagement and oversight of the staff roster and rostering activities on CarelinkSupport co-production activities within YPARCActively engaging with the leadership team across Grampians Health region and participating in innovation and quality improvement activitiesYou will also need:Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health, AOD, or a related community services field, and relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and experience.Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening CheckCurrent valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the roleRight to Work within AustraliaSatisfactory National Police Records CheckNDIS Worker Orientation Module CertificateAbout UsWellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organization operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.What we offerA purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valuedAn equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environmentSalary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasingMeal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annumReceive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leavePaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentAccess for you and your family to our Employee Assistance ProgramFor a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Damien Geyle on is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.If you'd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, please visit our website.
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