Job Description

About Us

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We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

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About Us

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We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

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Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it's a name that's purposeful and shows awareness of the key role we play in the recovery journey.

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On Offer

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- Based in Greenslopes and Upper Kedron
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- 2 x casual positions available
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- Paying on SCHADS Level 3 plus Super
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- Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
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- May be eligible for salary packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free)
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- Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
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- Supportive team environment
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- Excellent training and career development
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Role Overview

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- Provide quality support and services to young people with a mental health issue who live in residential service.
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- Work collaboratively with young people in their recovery.
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- Provide support that is client-focused, community oriented, and sensitive.
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- Assist young people with mental health issues to develop and maintain relationships, which facilitate independence.
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- Assist young people with mental health issues to improve their daily living skills through guidance, supervision, and encouragement.
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- Mentor and act as role models for young people in building positive social skills, utilising effective conflict management and negotiation, and building healthy relationships.
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- Encourage and educate young people on healthy living habits to support their emotional wellbeing and the growth of self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence.
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Requirements

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- Minimum of Cert IV in Mental Health, Community Services or other related discipline (ideally a completed Diploma or Bachelors)
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- Experience in working with young people experiencing mental health issues
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- Demonstrated capacity to relate to young people, their families/carers, and other stakeholders with dignity and respect
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- Ability to assess risk and follow relevant protocols to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively
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- Demonstrated and effective listening and communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
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- Understanding of and commitment to the principles of duty of care, and rights to privacy and confidentiality
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- Ability to help program participants link in with other relevant community resources and to promote the rights, responsibilities and recovery of young people
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- Must be available for overnight shifts
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- Must be available to work a rotating 24/7 roster
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- Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card
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- Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance
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- Current Driver's license
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Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.

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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.

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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.

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Any queries please [email protected]

📌 Residential Support Worker (Queensland)
🏢 Stride Mental Health
📍 Queensland