AddressThe Accoras Team
Accoras has been delivering mental health and wellbeing services for South-East Queensland children, young people and families for 30 years. Our ParentsNext program works with parents of young children to identify and then support them to achieve education and employment goals. Our ParentsNext program is highly effective and we know we are making a real difference, so we need people who are passionate about supporting people to connect with local services and break through any barriers they face.
The role
The purpose of this role, which reports to the Regional Leader, is to manage a case load, working within guidelines set by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. Your focus will be on helping participants to create a pathway to education and/or employment for themselves and supporting them to reach their goals.
This is a full-time, fixed term contract until 31 October 2024 (with the possibility of moving to a permanent position). Working from various sites, you will provide outreach support within the Somerset region, with all work-related travel reimbursed.
Working at Accoras
Accoras was named ‘Best Workplace 2021’ by Voice Project – an achievement we’re really proud of! Our team rated Wellbeing, Health and Safety and Teamwork as the top three things they like about Accoras, highlighting our genuine care for our people at all levels.
About You
We’re looking for a team member who is motivated to help and support parents of young children to achieve their education and/or employment goals. We are looking for someone with:
- Experience in Employment Services, Mental Health or Community Support Services is preferred.
- Experience with working with parents of young children in a family support or employment service setting;
- Relevant case management experience;
- A good understanding of the education and employment barriers faced by parents of young children who are at risk of welfare dependency;
- High level attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.
- Good computer skills using online systems to manage client information, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office software;
- A current driver’s licence, reliable transport, and the ability to obtain a Working with Children check and successful police history check
Our clients have a variety of cultural backgrounds and life experiences, and we are committed to building a team that reflects and responds to this diversity. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a personal experience of mental illness, LGBTQIAP+ people and people with a disability.
What we offer:
- Above award rates with generous salary packaging options only available to employees of a not-for-profit organisation
- Flexible working arrangements, including the option of a nine-day fortnight or four-day week
- Additional paid leave over Christmas and on your birthday, and a paid volunteer day each year
- Professional development, training and regular supervision and mentoring
To Apply
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