Job description
About Us:
We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.
Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.
As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We’re here to Stride.
Our Service:
headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study support.
On offer:
- Based in Geelong, VIC
- Permanent opportunity Full-time OR Part-time (minimum requirement 0.8FTE) available
- Paying on HPSS Level 9 plus Super
- Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
- Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!!
- Leave Loading at 17.5%
- Paid parental leave
- Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
- Excellent training and career development
- Supportive team environment
Role overview:
- Provide Individual Placement and Support (IPS) vocational services to young people with mental illness.
- Assist and provide program direction to a small team of IPS vocational Specialists.
- Provide career development advice, vocational and employment assistance to young people with mental illness up to the age of 25, in tandem with the headspace clinical team, to ensure young people can achieve and maintain sustainable participation in vocational education and employment.
Requirements:
- Minimum of a Cert IV in Mental Health/Community Services related discipline (ideally a relevant completed Diploma/Degree)
- Knowledge of the principles of Individual Placement and Support evidence-based supported employment.
- Demonstrate recovery-focused, person-centred attitude towards people with mental health needs and disabilities.
- Experience leading or managing staff/teams.
- Experience working with young people with mental health needs.
- Ability to network effectively with key stakeholders, community organisations, clinical staff and employers.
- Knowledge and experience in employment services or other social inclusion services.
- Knowledge of employment related services, relevant legislation and local labour market trends.
- Knowledge of local education providers and the admissions systems.
- Well-developed computer, technology and administration skills.
- Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC.
- Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance.
- Current Driver’s license.
Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement.
Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.
This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.
Apply now!
To apply click “Apply Now” and complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.
Job no: 3C3PJ