Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 28th Nov 2019
Social Futures is a voice for social change in regional Australia, helping to create connected, resilient communities. With more than 40 years’ industry experience, we are a community service leader, striving to create change through our work across homelessness and housing supports, youth and family services, sector advocacy and programs that promote genuine participation for people with disability. Social Futures currently serves more than 80% of regional New South Wales
We value learning, inclusion and integrity and welcomes applicants who find these values appealing. We hold a vision of thriving people and strong communities.
This opportunity with in our headspace program allows for an experienced community and/or health sector manager to lead our dynamic team at headspace Lismore in making a real difference in the lives of young people.
This position will require knowledge of the risks and protective factors which impact on the mental well being of young people with a solid understanding of and commitment to evidence based clinical and non-clinical interventions.
headspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation
headspace Lismore (under the direction of the Social Futures) is an innovative youth service, delivering primary and mental health, alcohol and drug services, social welfare and vocational services to young people aged 12-25 years.
The mandate of headspace Lismore is to provide early intervention and prevention services by responding with evidence based interventions for young people in the local community.
Social Futures is an equal opportunity employer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. People with lived experience of disability are encouraged to apply. Social Futures priorities child safety. Current Working With Children and National Police Check clearances are a condition of employment.