About the role Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service (YRRS) is a strengths focused, recovery-orientated residential service that supports young people aged between 16-25 years recovering from a disability associated with a psychiatric condition for up to 12 months. In a safe home-like environment, the service provides clients individual and group based supports that build resilience, develop life skills, enhance social connections, enable access to community networks and promote a greater sense of being able to make sound decisions. Young people benefit from sharing their experiences and recovery journeys whilst growing their confidence, capacity and skills to live independently in the community.
We are seeking a highly motivated, compassionate Team Leader to work in the Rosanna area. You will provide leadership and support a team to deliver person-centred, recovery-oriented care to young people to develop daily living and social skills, build community networks, achieve wellbeing goals and live independently in the community. The Team Leader will act as the practice lead to staff providing supervision, mentoring and coaching.
Key responsibilities Lead and inspire a team to empower young people with mental ill health to achieve their wellbeing goals and independent living. Coach and lead a team to deliver high quality services and facilitate positive educational and social experiences. Support young people to return to their community, live independently and enjoy a meaningful life through a staged approach to recovery. Lead and model effective practice to staff working with clients, provide support to families and carers, and plan and deliver group work. Manage the day-to-day operations of the service including administration, rostering, facilitating handovers, recruitment and planning budget expenditure. Collaborate with a range of services and the community to ensure a co-ordinated, integrated response to client's recovery goals. What you'll bring Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other health-related field. Expertise in working with young people with mental health issues, complex needs and interacting with families and carers. Experience in guiding a team to implement therapeutic, recovery-oriented frameworks and practices including risk mitigation, trauma informed care and family inclusive practice. Proven ability to effectively lead and develop a team to achieve best quality service outcomes and provide professional supervision. Demonstrated understanding of the Community Services sector and capacity to build strong relationships with service providers, clinical teams and key stakeholders. Benefits Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities. Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members. Learning, development and career opportunities. Interested? To obtain a position description and apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number 496918 . Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Wednesday 18 December 2024 . Please contact the person below for more information.
Lester Burford, Service Manager - Youth Residential Rehabilitation
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Please note this role is open for Mind Australia employees only so do not share this information with external parties The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Screening.
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