Program Worker Youth Access SOCIAL FUTURES LTD

JOB DESCRIPTION

Embarking on a career journey with Social Futures means becoming part of a mission that goes beyond just a job. We are a voice for social change in regional Australia, with a history spanning over 47 years. Your role within our dedicated youth mental health program, will allow you to:

  • Provide therapeutic assessments and interventions for young people aged between 12-25 years
  • Work with-in a Nationally recognised Program (headspace)
  • Be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing holistic support and integrated care to young people

Joining us, you’ll work with an experienced multi-disciplinary team of individuals who are focused on providing specialist support services to young people. Working with young people your day to day role will incorporate assessments, individual support sessions and coordinating care, your work will be diverse and impactful/meaningful

This role is a great opportunity to enhance your skills in a mental health role. Here’s how it will help transform your career:

  • Gain valuable experience working with young people and their families
  • Receive support through reflective practice, external, internal and group supervisions
  • Broaden your skill set through diverse and meaningful work

At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We’ve got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.

Among the benefits, we offer flexible working options, access to ongoing learning and development, generous salary packaging options, a staff well-being program, and the opportunity to bank additional days leave per year. Additionally, we prioritise safety and uphold that Social Futures isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community.

Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you’ll like working with us:

  • Your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change
  • You’ll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality
  • We prioritise your wellbeing, with benefits such as External Supervision, flexible working options

We are looking for a passionate individual with a desire to make a difference. The successful candidate will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications  or equivalent experience in health, psychology, social work or a related discipline
  • Previous experience in delivering brief therapeutic interventions, psychoeducation and treatment planning
  • Ability and experience to conduct risk assessments, including suicide, self-harm and violence risks, and to develop safety and wellbeing plans to mitigate these risks
  • Previous experience working with diverse populations

Social Futures is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. 

Working with Children, National Police Check and COVID Vaccination are mandatory requirements for all staff.

How to Apply:

A cover letter demonstrating how your skills, education and professional experience meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the position description, should be submitted with your application.

To access a position description please click apply or click here

Applications close Wednesday 18 October 2023

For more information about Social Futures please visit our website:

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For further information, please contact Troy Singh on 0437 978 830.

 

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