• Full Time, Fixed Term
• Annerley, QLD

With significant growth, service innovation, outstanding clinical outcomes and business stability, this is an exciting time to join Queensland’s leading NGO mental health service provider.

A recent independent staff feedback evaluation shows RFQ staff enjoy a culture of success and a work environment that benchmarks above industry norms in the Health and Community Services sectors. A best scored attribute in the evaluation shows an organisation that provides a flexible work environment.

Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ) is seeking an experienced and motivated professional with demonstrated understanding of the mental health sector to be a part of its Transition From Corrections Program.

About the position

This is your opportunity to provide evidence-based and recovery-oriented support to people at risk of homelessness, discharged from acute mental health wards, or discharged from correctional centres. You will play a crucial role in assisting clients to achieve their identified goals and aspirations, provide support with day to day tasks and activities and develop professional working relationships with stakeholders to achieve best possible outcomes for clients and the program. You will also assist with the mentoring and supervision of staff and help the Area Manager with the day to day running of the program. This career opportunity is the next step for experienced professionals or those interested in a leadership role.

Requirements include

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field with at least one year relevant experience, or less formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated previous experience working with people with mental illness
• A strong sense of professional boundaries and integrity
• Valid driver’s license and access to a registered roadworthy and insured vehicle (minimum third-party property)
• Ability to obtain Queensland Corrective Services ID
• Undergo criminal history screening and obtain and maintain a valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance pursuant to the Disability Services Act 2006 (QLD)

As of 1 February 2021, a new worker screening commenced in Queensland for workers that provide supports and services to people with a disability. For further information please visit: https://workerscreening.communities.qld.gov.au/workers/you-start

The successful applicant will bring:

• Experience or interest in a leadership role within RFQ
• Be resilient, compassionate, ethical and objective
• Be highly organised and dedicated
• Have the ability to develop genuine and open relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Be flexible, with the ability to respond to changing requirements and timeliness

About RFQ

Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ) is a leader in the provision of professional recovery-oriented psychosocial services throughout Queensland, and nationally via telehealth services.

Today, RFQ provides a diversity of evidence based psychosocial recovery. From working in acute mental health wards and correctional facilities and supporting discharge and release pathways, to keeping people healthy in the community, RFQ’s vision captures the passion and conviction of our work: A future recovered for people facing mental health challenges and social disadvantage.

This statement of hope is also captured in RFQ’s logo, Recovered Futures. Our RFQ community inspires and reassures people in recovery that there is hope and a future.

Benefits of working with RFQ

• Purpose driven and professional staff culture
• Competitive remuneration $37.54 – $40.39 / hour plus penalty rates (pay levels are based on skills, knowledge and experience and will be discussed at interview)
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 / FBT year including entertainment benefits, novated leasing, mortgage review service and personal parking expenses
• Comprehensive support system - mobile Client Information Management System, Employee Assistance Program (available for staff and their family) and learning and development opportunities.

Applications

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Further information about the role can be obtained by contacting Area Manager, Louise Faulkner on 07 3363 2513.

To view and download the position description please CLICK HERE.

RFQ has a diversified workforce and encourages applications from people with a lived mental health experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applications will be progressively considered upon receipt.