Mental Health and Interpersonal Skills Facilitator

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A$43.20/hr - A$43.20/hr

Job No: 2014

Employment Status: Casual, Ongoing

Location: Northcote, Victoria

Classification: From $34.58 per hour + 25% Casual Loading (Level 2 - Victorian Disability Services (NGO) Agreement 2019)

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone's lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.

genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day.

Join our team

Are you passionate about gaming and making a difference? Have experience being a dungeon master in Dungeons and Dragons? GAMER is seeking facilitators to lead engaging, recovery-focused gaming programs that support individuals with psychosocial disability in achieving their personal goals. You will use person-centred, active support models to build independence, social skills, and community connection through gameplay. Help us create inclusive gaming environments where every session supports real-life progress.

At GAMER, we understand that games and gaming with others are vital to a person's sense of self and wellbeing. Not only are we gamers, but we use all gaming and popular culture as the universal language to provide quality, engaging, and meaningful supports. We're looking for a Mental Health and Interpersonal Skills Facilitator; we're looking for someone like you.

At GAMER you would receive mentoring and hands-on training with our senior facilitator who will assist you to combine your gaming skills with a strong understanding of mental health and psychology, to deliver Applied Gaming programs. GAMER provides participants with a structured, fun, and engaging platform to discover, explore, and build interpersonal and coping skills that assist them in achieving personal goals

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging, goal-oriented gaming sessions using recovery-based and person-centred active support models.
• Support participants of various backgrounds and identities to build independence, social connections, and interpersonal skills through structured gameplay.
• Identify and address barriers to participation, using gaming strategies to support individual goals and NDIS-funded outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including progress notes, and contribute to client planning and compliance requirements.
• Be willing to try different activities and participate in games you might not have experience with.

About You

We are looking for passionate and empowering people. Our ideal Mental Health and Interpersonal Skills Facilitator will:

• Create a supportive and inclusive gaming environment that fosters personal growth and community connection.
• Use empathy, initiative, and creativity to adapt gameplay to individual needs and goals.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with participants, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Stay committed to professional development and follow best practices in mental health and disability support.
• Have an ability to work with youths and adults.

For You

genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

• Indepth mentoring and Coaching: GAMER offers high level mentoring and support to develop a great understanding of mental health and psychology so that we help you exceed in supporting all participants.
• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
• Increase your Take Home Pay: Non-for-Profit Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.
• Employee Discount Program: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia's most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.
• Uni Study Discount: all genU employees are eligible for a 25% discount towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Employee Referral Program: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period

You will need the following:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or equivalent;
• Current First Aid and CPR Training- within 12 months;
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check;
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate;
• Working with Children's Check VIC;
• Experience with table top gaming such as Dungeons and Dragons
• Experience with ASD and or ADHD
• Experience with creating RPG campaigns and adventures
• Experience with Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition.

Ready to Make a Difference?

We are committed to supporting individuals throughout the recruitment and selection process, ensuring accessibility for all applicants. If you require adjustments or an alternate application format, please contact Ryan at recruitment@genu.org.au (quoting the job title and number).

For further details about the role, reach out to Sabrina on 09 9486 5077 or sabrina.saccardo@genu.org.au

If you're ready to make an impact and grow with us, apply now

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