About us:

It's an exciting time to be part of our journey. You may have noticed we've recently changed our name from Aftercare to Stride.

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a difference. We're here to Stride. 

Our Service:

This is a brand new service in the ACT. Southside Community Step Up Step Down (SUSD) is designed to maximise the clinical recovery and psychosocial gains for adults (18-65 years) who are likely to benefit from sub-acute mental health care within an integrated community residential environment.

On offer:

• Based in Canberra
• Multiple contracts on offer (Part-time & Permanent or Casual)
• Paying on Schads Level 3 plus Super
• Salary packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!!)
• Meals and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650!!
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Paid leave and flexible working conditions
• Paid parental leave
• Company rewards scheme
• Excellent training & career development

Role overview:

• Provide quality support and services to adults with mental health concerns in a short term residential service. 
• Work collaboratively with people in their recovery
• Provide support that is client-focused, community oriented, and sensitive.
• Assist people with mental health issues to develop and maintain relationships, which facilitate independence.
• Assist people with mental health issues to improve their daily living skills through guidance, supervision, and encouragement.
• Mentor and act as role models for people in building positive social skills, utilising effective conflict management and negotiation, and building healthy relationships.
• Encourage and educate people on healthy living habits to support emotional well being.
• Encourage the growth of self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Cert IV in mental health or community services related discipline
• Demonstrated effective listening, empathy and communication skills
• Experience in working with people experiencing mental illness
• Ability to think and act calmly and deal sensitively with distressed people
• Understanding of the principles of duty of care, rights to privacy and confidentiality
• Ability to help program participants link in with other relevant community resources and to promote the rights, responsibilities and recovery of program participants
• Demonstrated ability to work with families, carers, government agencies and community services
• Willingness to abide by the Disability Services Acts and Standards and Work Health & Safety Act
• Good computer skills, competence with Microsoft Office suite
• Current or eligibility to obtain; working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration and Yellow Card (or exemption)
• Must be available for both day, weekend and overnight shifts
• Current driver's license

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. 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.

Apply now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt.