• Full-time, permanent position available in Perth, WA
• Be a part of a values-lead, not for profit 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.

Western Australian Recovery College Alliance

Background

Western Australia Recovery College Alliance (WARCA) is a cultural shift in existing mental health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) services, breaking down barriers between consumers and clinicians. The first trans-regional service in WA providing services for those people with co-occurring mental illness and AOD issues. The College welcomes people with lived experience, carers and family members, those who work in the mental health and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD), health and human service sectors, and interested community members to develop skills, share knowledge and experiences relating to health and wellbeing. It provides the clinicians the opportunity to take their experiences back to their clinical services and implement change.

WARCA’s principles are based on the use of inclusive educational approaches in a safe and welcoming environment to support personal recovery relating to mental health issues, addiction and substance use issues. It is person-centred (focusing on the person’s strengths and wellness) and provides courses available for anyone who wants to learn about improving general and mental health, and issues related to AOD use.

WARCA’s vision is that everyone works together to encourage and support people who experience mental health and AOD issues to stay in the community and live a meaningful life.

The Recovery model adopted for WARCA is to bring together the expertise of lived and learned experience who will work side by side in co-producing to co-delivering the course.

The role:

Reporting to the WARCA Principal, the Outreach Coordinator will primarily be responsible for leading and holding the strategic vision of the college as well as actively promoting and representing the WARCA in the community whilst also acting as a link between the College and the community.

In addition the WARCA Outreach Coordinator, in conjunction with the College leadership team, will lead the implementation of Recovery focussed education across services holding accountability for the enrolment of students, development of student learning plans and the general day to day running of the College.

What you’ll need to succeed:

To be considered for this role candidates will need to have the below minimum essential qualifications and experience. For a full list of the essential selection criteria please review the attached job description form.

• National Police Clearance
• Current Driver’s License
• Degree level qualification in a relevant mental health or AOD discipline
• Demonstrated experience working within the mental health or AOD sector
• Demonstrated experience of implementing the principles and practice of the recovery approach
• Strong collaboration, teamwork, communication and time management skills
• Experience in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders whilst promoting services;
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals to support them to meet their goals;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgement and discretion.

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

Please visit our website for further information at http://helpingminds.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/.

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

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.

A position description is attached.