About Us:

It's an exciting time to be part of our journey. You may have noticed we've recently changed our name from Aftercare to Stride.

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:

Uplift Youth Support Program (formerly known as Youth Severe and Complex Mental Health Service), Stride QLD. The key principle of the Uplift program is a commitment to providing age appropriate, youth friendly services which are engaging and acceptable to young people and that are congruent with the stage of development of the individual. 

On offer:

• Based in Nundah
• Part-time (0.8FTE) & Fixed-term (parental leave cover until 30 July 2021)
• Paying on HPSS SSE Level 9 plus Super
• Plus Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!!)
• Plus meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Plus Leave loading at 17.5%
• Company rewards scheme
• Excellent training and development
• Supportive team environment

Role overview:

The purpose of this role is to lead, organise and engage priority groups within the community.

• This role will include both operational and service delivery responsibilities, with the overall goal of ensuring all young people who identify in the priority groups can gain access to the specific support and services.
• Support all cultural governance activities, including working in collaboration with the Community Engagement Coordinator
• Promote the service, communicate regularly and build and maintain collaborative working relationships with program partners and all relevant stakeholders.
• Provide individual support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Islander and Maori young people and their families when required.
• In collaboration with local Elders, Pacific Islander and Maori communities, create a culturally appropriate referral pathway offering safe access into headspace for young people and their families.
• Provide cultural support and training for non-Indigenous staff as required.

Requirements:

• Ideally Tertiary level education in Education, Community Development, or Health related sector
• Experience in a similar role including Health Promotion Officer, Community Development, Mental Health provider and/or service provider
• An understanding and passion for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people & their families.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills showing an ability and sensitivity to work with and engage a variety of different people and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the rationale, principles and evidence for early intervention for mental health of young people.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other services to plan and coordinate individualised psychosocial interventions to meet the needs of young people.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously
• Advanced computer literacy – Microsoft Office Suite, Mastercare, other Client Management Systems (CMS) and understanding IT networking and systems.
• Excellent verbal communication and written skills.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a C class motor vehicle

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. 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 complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt.