Team Facilitator – Individualised Services (Darwin)

· Part-time (0.6FTE) opportunity based in Darwin, NT

· Join a growing not for profit organisation and be part of a value-driven organisation

Who we are 

HelpingMinds is a highly-regarded carer support and mental health services organisation, established over 40 years ago. Our compassionate team of staff and dedicated volunteers throughout the metro and regional areas, provide quality services and support to more than 10,000 children, youth, adults and families affected by mental illness every year.

Why HelpingMinds? 

We are a value-driven organisation that encompass the values of Hope, Collaboration, Trust, Integrity, and Respect to provide quality service. We welcome your individuality, your ideas, your passion and your drive. Our people focused culture and flexible approach will help you to succeed both professionally and personally.

The role:

This position forms part of our Individualised Services team that specialise in supporting people with psychosocial disability. The Team Facilitator – Individualised Services is responsible for providing quality support services to our participants which includes coaching and mentoring the Support Workers, ensuring that the company’s values are upheld, and championing changes required organisationally to drive stronger performance. The position will also provide direct supports to participants assisting them achieve the goals within their individualised NDIS plan.

What you will need to succeed:

To be considered for this role candidates will need to have the below essential qualifications and experience

Essential qualifications include:

· National Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)

· Current Drivers License

· Working with Children Check

· Relevant tertiary qualification i.e. Diploma Disability Services, Mental Health etc

Essential experience includes:

· Demonstrated experience working in Mental Health Support including working with psychosocial participants on NDIS plans.

· Demonstrated leadership experience including mentoring and coaching support workers to achieve better outcomes for their participants

· Capacity to build rapport with clients and other staff members is crucial

· Demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse range of people, including CALD, Indigenous and marginalised clients, adults and young people, family, carers, allied service providers and team members

· Ability to work collaboratively with a team, clients and other agencies

· Well-developed IT skills, with experience using Microsoft products and databases

What you’ll receive in return:

In addition to joining a professional and dynamic team, you will work in a supportive and positive environment with staff that live by HelpingMinds’ values and have a strong focus on community needs.  We understand the importance of health and wellbeing and offer an employee wellness program.

Additional benefits include:

· Salary packaging benefits

· Surface Pro laptop

· Four weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

· Two additional wellness days per year to support your own mental health

· Access to an Employee Assistance Program

· Annual flu vaccination

How to Apply

To apply for this position and take the next steps towards a rewarding career with HelpingMinds, please submit a resume, cover letter and a document addressing the selection criterion contained in the job description.

Applications without a selection criteria will not be considered. For a copy of the Position Description, inclusive of the selection criteria, please click here

For more information, please contact the HR Team on (08) 9427 7100.

All applications should be emailed to recruitment@helpingminds.org.au.

** Closing date not applicable, candidates are encouraged to apply without delay**

Please note: given the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Trading as HelpingMinds Limited.

HelpingMinds Limited is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues