• Remuneration: $40.02 to $42.20 per hour (depending on experience)
• Location: Armadale & Midland
• Employment Type: Permanent Full-time. Monday to Friday (one evening shift per week will be required)

HelpingMinds

HelpingMinds is a highly-regarded carer support and mental health services organisation, established over 45 years ago. Our compassionate team of staff throughout the metro and regional areas, provide quality services and support to more than 10,000 children, youth, adults and families affected by mental illness every year.

The Position

We are seeking individuals with a strong passion and drive to engage and within the community to increase youth engagement, and coordinate our youth programs (including the School Holiday Program). The Youth Services Coordinator will also hold a counselling case load.

Responsibilities of the role include (not limited to):

• Oversee HelpingMinds Youth Programs, including coordination of the School Holiday Program (Facilitating Bookings, Registration, Intake and Resourcing)
• Provide a counselling service to identified HelpingMinds client cohort. Employ both a brief intervention model for working with clients as well as therapeutic interventions where appropriate for the support HelpingMinds offers;
• Establish and support the HelpingMinds youth reference group;
• Explore opportunities to collaborate on programs, activities and events with local schools and other youth-focused organisations to support the engagement of young people in HelpingMinds.

For more information please including the job description, please head to the HelpingMinds website: https://helpingminds.org.au/project/youth-services-coordinator/

About You

You are able to work one evening shift per week (11:30am – 7:36pm), with all other days 8:30am to 4:36pm

Minimum qualifications:

• Tertiary Degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work
• Current Drivers License
• Proof of Australian Working Rights

Candidates will also either have or be willing to obtain the following:

• National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
• Working with Children Card
• Current First Aid Certificate

The Perks

In addition to joining a professional and dynamic team, you will work in a supportive and positive environment with staff that live by HelpingMinds’ values and have a strong focus on community needs. We understand the importance of health and wellbeing and offer an employee wellness program.

Additional benefits include:

• Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum
• Generous leave entitlements; 5 weeks annual leave per year (pro rata), increasing to 6 weeks (pro rata) once reaching 3 years of continuous service
• 2 wellness days per year, increasing to 3 days once reaching 3 years of continuous service
• Generous superannuation; 12.5%, increasing to 13.5% once reaching 1 year of continuous service
• Professional development and support around additional training
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Reflective Practice Supervision

Culture Statement

We are a value-driven organisation that encompasses the values of Hope, Collaboration, Trust, Integrity, and Respect to provide quality service. We welcome your individuality, your ideas, your passion, and your drive. Our people focused culture and flexible approach will help you to succeed both professionally and personally.

Apply now

To apply for this position and take the next steps towards a rewarding career with HelpingMinds, please submit a resume and cover letter.

For more information, contact the Recruitment team on 08 9427 7100 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Services Coordinator - Armadale & Midland enquiry via EthicalJobs.

HelpingMinds Limited is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,

LGBTIQIA , people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.