• Maximum Term maternity leave cover contract, up to 13 April 2023
• Work in a collaborative team environment
• Work for an organisation who prides themselves on valuing work/life balance
• Based in Bourke NSW

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is experienced in providing case work, therapeutic group work and community development services to children, young people and their families who are at risk of, and affected by, mental illness, to improve their mental health outcomes later in life.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Connect team in Bourke are looking for a dedicated and experienced Child, Youth and Family Worker for our Family Mental Health Support Service program (Connect). The Connect Program assists children and young people, with emerging mental health issues, and their families, to improve their mental health outcomes later in life.

This position will provide a range of high quality case work, therapeutic group work and community development services to children, young people and their families who are at risk of, and affected by, mental illness.

This position will be based out of our Bourke office. However, will be required to attend our Dubbo office to attend regional team meetings from time to time. The use of your own personal vehicle will also be required if a pool car is not available. All kilometres will be reimbursed when using your own personal vehicle.

This is a part time, maximum term maternity leave cover contract, up to 13 April 2023. Working a total of 37.5 hours per fortnight, with the flexibility to negotiate your working days and hours. Hours can be worked between Monday – Friday, 8am – 8pm.

This role is SCHADS award Level 5, hourly rate $48.53ph, plus 10.5% superannuation and access to NFP Salary Packaging.

As this position is required to provide in person services and work within an office you are required to be fully vaccinated and stay up to date with vaccines to comply with Interrelates vaccination policy.

Here is link to our website to learn more about our Family Mental Health Support Service (Connect) https://www.interrelate.org.au/programs/family-mental-health-support-service-(connect)

Interrelate is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

ABOUT US

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives – their relationships.

We are committed to leading the way in providing responsive, cutting edge, transformative relationship services with and for our diverse communities, at every stage of life. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and to building stronger relationships.

We deliver professional services like a big business, but with the heart of a not-for-profit. We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 130,000 clients and we’re backed by qualified staff and more than 90 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters. We work in a broad context, connecting people with their communities and culture.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Experience working with and understanding of mental illness; having an understanding of the impact that emerging mental illness can have on a person’s life, their families and children (particularly people with complex needs and high levels of disadvantage), and a demonstrated understanding of client centred work and recovery oriented practice in a mental health framework
2. Experience working with children, young people and families in a community welfare/ development/ case work role, whilst maintaining a child/ young person focused approach
3. Minimum Graduate Diploma or Bachelor in psychology/ behavioural or social science/ social work/ children’s services/ community services/ mental health or other related field; or, currently working towards a degree in psychology, social work or related field.
4. Case management experience, with the ability to coordinate flexible service delivery working within an individualised case management or care coordination framework
5. Experience delivering therapeutic and educational group work programs to children, young people, parents and their families
6. Current NSW Drivers Licence and access to a reliable vehicle

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the following competitive employment conditions:

• Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
• Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements
• Training, Mentoring, Supervision, and access to Resources
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for multi-skilling and up-skilling
• High level of diversity in the role
• Excellent working environment

HOW TO APPLY

If you think this role is for you, please submit an application electronically by clicking on the “Apply” button. You will be required to attach a copy of your resume/cv and address the selection criteria as part of your online application.

Closing Date: 5pm Thursday, 13th October 2022

If you have any questions regarding this position please email [email protected]

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of diverse gender identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, or any forms of perceived disadvantage. If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] and we will organize for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.

All Interrelate positions require satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.