Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker - headspace GympieAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsSupporting people in their time of need is at the heart of what we do at Youturn. Our organisational culture is built on trusting relationships that are meaningful and inclusive. We listen to understand, we embrace diversity, and we offer a safe space free from judgement. To ensure our young people receive individualised support, we invest in team members who embody our values to foster a collaborative culture of excellence.Youturn is a leading national not-for-profit organisation delivering Health and Community Services to vulnerable people of all ages across Australia. Since 2012, we've offered youth mental health services through the headspace model, supporting young people facing challenges with friendly, clinical, and non-clinical services, including social groups and activities. You can find out more at www.youturn.org.auheadspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. The service is designed to make it as easy as possible for a young person and their family to get the help they need for problems affecting their wellbeing. To find out more about headspace visit www.headspace.org.auWe care about you!We offer a generous remuneration package with benefits designed to support your career and lifestyle goals.Enjoy generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 to further maximise your take-home pay.Enjoy work-life balance with flexibility for negotiating start/finish times, tailoring your career to your lifestyle!Recharge with 5 days of paid wellness leave each year (pro-rata).Unlock 12 weeks of paid parental leave benefits after just one year of dedicated service.Receive additional pay with annual leave loadingProfessional Supervision & Annual Professional Development BudgetReimbursement for ChecksEmployee Referral Program up to $2,000 for successful referrals.The OpportunityIn this key role, you will provide direct support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families, while also working collaboratively with the team to strengthen headspace Gympie’s engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and families. You will contribute to improving the cultural responsiveness of our care by consulting with staff and supporting culturally safe practices across the team.This position supports young people who often fall through the cracks of the mental health system, those who struggle to engage with services and who present with diverse mental health concerns and other psychosocial challenges along with their families and friends.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide flexible, culturally safe mental health support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people using a strengths-based, youth-friendly approachContribute to assessments that consider the social, emotional, and cultural needs of young people and their familiesCollaborate with internal team members and external services to support care planning and strengthen referral pathwaysWork from a person-centred, family-inclusive approach to improve mental health outcomesDevelop and deliver age-appropriate group programs to support wellbeing and resilienceLead and support culturally significant events (e.g. NAIDOC Week, Sorry Day, Youth Week) that promote mental health and strengthen community connectionEngage with young people, families, and community stakeholders through outreach and awareness activities that encourage early help-seeking and reduce stigmaProvide information and support to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families access relevant servicesShare cultural knowledge with the headspace team to promote cross-cultural learning and inclusive practiceExperience, Qualifications & Other RequirementsMust identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as this is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role.Ideally hold a minimum Certificate IV Mental Health or Aboriginal Health Care Practice or other relevant post-secondary qualifications in Health, Disability, Education, Youth Work or Community Development setting.Demonstrated ability to engage meaningfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and their family and friends with a passion and determination to make a difference to the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people and their families.Ability to work independently and seek guidance and support, when necessary, as part of a multidisciplinary team.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively liaise, build relationships and partnerships, consult and negotiate with a wide variety of stakeholders.Other RequirementsHold a current ‘C’ class open driver’s licenseHold a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), if required, issued by the Queensland Government.Selection CriteriaAn applicant must provide specific information and/or examples of how you can meet each of these criteria in your application in order to be considered for this position.Demonstrated experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people with mental health, alcohol and other drug, and social issuesStrong understanding of the challenges facing young people with mental health concerns, including those from diverse backgroundsProven ability to engage with young people, families, and a broad range of stakeholders across community and service sectorsExperience in community engagement, health promotion, and the delivery of education or group programsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt messaging to different age groups and cultural contextsA collaborative approach with the ability to build strong professional relationships and contribute effectively to team goalsConfident in using computers and Microsoft Office, with a willingness to learn clinical systemsKnowledge of local youth/ health sectors.Knowledge and understanding of trauma informed practice.How to ApplyThis position is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, as permitted under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD).If you have the skills, experience and passion to fit our team, please take the next step and submit your resume and cover letter or simply contact our hiring manager Heidi Walsh - Heidi.walsh@youturn.org.au for further details.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Wellbeing Worker? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? What's your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?Community Services & Development 101-1,000 employeesYouturn is a national not-for-profit delivering health and community services to people of all ages across Australia. Trusted to deliver safe, inclusive, and supportive programs, Youturn ensures those we support have access to secure and affordable housing and enjoy optimal mental wellbeing.At Youturn, you are part of a passionate team who are making a big difference in the lives of those who need it most. Most people reach out to us in times of intense crisis or emotional distress, seeking our understanding and compassion.Our team provide non-judgmental, individualised support to those in need, ensuring we are delivering on our vision, mission and values.Youturn is a national not-for-profit delivering health and community services to people of all ages across Australia. Trusted to deliver safe, inclusive, and supportive programs, Youturn ensures those we support have access to secure and affordable housing and enjoy optimal mental wellbeing.At Youturn, you are part of a passionate team who are making a big difference in the lives of those who need it most. Most people reach out to us in times of intense crisis or emotional distress, seeking our understanding and compassion.Our team provide non-judgmental, individualised support to those in need, ensuring we are delivering on our vision, mission and values.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Featured jobMental Health Care Coordination - Intake and AssessmentEachGympie, Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast QLD8d agoResearching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.
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