Employer: Stride Mental HealthDeadline: 1 Oct 2024, 12:00 pmRole Overview:The Community Engagement Coordinator/Social Inclusion Coordinator (dual role) seeks opportunities to reach out to young people and the communities that support them, to provide health education, raise mental health literacy and community awareness, and link people to appropriate services. You will develop, facilitate and evaluate a range of community events and health and education programs designed to improve mental health literacy and community awareness of challenges faced by young people, in order to increase early identification and help them to get early access to appropriate services. You will work closely with our clinical team to understand the services that headspace provides, to advocate our services to both young people and the wider community. You must be able to work some flexible hours for Youth Reference Group and events.Requirements:Minimum of a Diploma qualification in youth work, mental health or other relevant disciplineExperience in a similar role working with young peopleExperience in planning, developing and delivering high-quality education, training, and community awareness programs and activitiesDemonstrated interpersonal skills showing an ability and sensitivity to work with and engage a variety of different people and stakeholdersProven ability to work creatively, collaboratively and effectively as a member of a teamExcellent organisation and time management skillsConfidence in use of IT including social media applications (e.g. Facebook), as well as website maintenanceExcellent verbal communication and written skills, including the ability to identify potential funding sources and write the appropriate grant submissionsMust be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCCMust hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearanceCurrent Driver's LicenseOn offer:Based in Armstrong Creek, VICPermanent, full-time opportunity availablePaying on HPSS SSE Level 9 plus SuperSalary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!Leave loading at 17.5%Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100s of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)One paid wellbeing leave day per yearPurchase up to 5 additional leave days in a 12-month period (pro rata entitlement if part-time)Paid parental leave supportSupportive team environmentExcellent training and career developmentVaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all positions and is in accordance with Stride policy. As part of the recruitment process, Stride requests evidence of vaccination status (in accordance with privacy principles) to ensure compliance with this policy requirement. 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.
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