• Job no: XYD3M

About Us:

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:

headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study support.

On offer: 

• Based across Meadowbrook & Beaudesert
• Part-time (0.4FTE) & Permanent (can also be a casual opportunity)
• Paying on HPSS SSE Level 9 plus superannuation
• Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Paid parental leave
• Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
• Excellent training and development
• Supportive team environment
• One paid wellbeing leave day per year
• Purchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12 month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)

Role Overview:

• The ImpaRa Facilitator assists with organising and facilitating the ImpaRa program for young people aged between 12-25 who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander within the Logan and Beaudesert communities
• ImpaRa’s an emotional wellbeing initiative that involves cultural governance and both individual and group program services delivery specifically for use with Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander young people and delivered by Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander people
• Support all cultural governance activities, including working in collaboration with the Social Inclusion Coordinator, Community Engagement Coordinator and seeking input from the Youth Advisory Group of headspace Meadowbrook

Requirements:

• As this program is specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and community, it is a requirement that applicants identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Ideally a completed qualification in Youth Work, Mental Health or another relevant discipline (or working towards completion)
• Ideally experience in a similar role with experience facilitating programs with an understanding and passion for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people & their families
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication 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 independently as well as collaboratively with other services to plan and coordinate individualised psychosocial interventions to meet the needs of young people
• Good computer literacy – Microsoft Office Suite, Mastercare, other Client Management Systems.
• Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card
• Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 
• Must have a drivers license

Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for some positions (in accordance with Public Health Orders, Work Health and Safety and duty of care obligations for staff and participants/students). As part of the recruitment process Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with all government orders and directives.  

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

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.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

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.

For any queries please email [email protected], using the subject line: ImpaRa Facilitator enquiry via EthicalJobs.