AddressIMPACT Community Services Limited (IMPACT) is a high profile, community owned organisation supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our community. Since 1978, we have been supporting local people experiencing disadvantage, poverty and exclusion. Our vision is to improve lives. IMPACT is also a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We are recruiting a permanent, part-time Support Worker for our Family Mental Health Service in Hervey Bay. The team provides early intervention and support to assist children and young people with, or at risk of developing, mental health concerns. The hours are school friendly - Mondays, 9 am - 3.30 pm, Wednesdays 9 am - 4.30 pm and Fridays, 9 am - 3.30 pm.
As a Support Worker, you will:
- Meet with children, young people and families for assessments and referrals
- Provide one-on-one support and lead group activities to support tangible improvements in the day-to-day life of children and young people
- Undertake case management and maintain case notes and data
- Promote IMPACT's services and community awareness of mental health issues
To enjoy this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in a related field, e.g. mental health
- Demonstrated experience working with young people who have mental health concerns
- Relevant life experience and/or understanding of the issues facing children and young people with mental health concerns
- Experience in conducting intakes and assessments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to engage in community networking opportunities
Our offer to you
Our benefits include:
- Salary packaging up to $18,500 per year so you pay less tax and increase your take home pay
- Birthday bonus day off
- Paid 2 hours per month to donate to a worthy cause of your choice
- Opportunities for advancement with our 'grow your own' approach
- Professional development by participating in internal and external training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Workplace Chaplaincy service
- Reimbursement of Working With Children and NDIS screening cards
To find out more, view our Position Description and full list of benefits at Get Involved - Careers With Us at www.impact.org.au
How to apply
Submit your application today and provide your:
- Cover letter addressing the above selection criteria
- Up-to-date Resume (including 2 recent, professional referees)
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. IMPACT is proud to be an INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER 2022-2023 with the Diversity Council Australia. Selection for all vacancies is made on the basis of merit.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain background checks prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and an NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
