Program Worker: Get Growing/Growing Resilience

GROW PROGRAM WORKER - North and South Perth

Exciting Opportunities to Deliver GROW's Mental Health & Wellbeing Programs – Get Growing and Growing Resilience

Locations: Perth North and South Region | Part-Time Contracts

Are you passionate about mental health and community wellbeing? GROW is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team in delivering our signature mental health and wellbeing programs, Get Growing and Growing Resilience.

Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven organisation making a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities.

About the Role:

• Facilitation and delivery of GROW Australia's Adjunct Programs for community members in the Perth North and South region who are experiencing life challenges related to psychosocial impairment – supporting diverse cohorts including youth, seniors, adults and marginalised communities.
• Networking and liaising with community groups, schools, mental health professionals and agencies to create opportunities for GROW's adjunct program delivery and referral pathways.
• Work to, and achieve, Team and Individual Key Performance Indicators and Deliverables, as guided by our funding contract.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Programs via Communities of Practice to ensure currency and relevance to service user/community needs identified in the area.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Develop a broader understanding of the Grow Program and its application in delivering GROW's adjunct programs .
• Contribute to the delivery of outcomes according to the WA funding contract as part of the broader Organisational strategic plan.
• Collect and evaluate pre and post implementation surveys capturing participant outcomes and satisfaction of service.

About the Organisation:

GROW is a national community-driven organisation specialising in mental health support developed from the lived experience of recovery. Our programs are designed for people to take back control of their lives, overcome obstacles and start living a life full of meaning, hope and optimism. GROW offers the opportunity for people to share challenges and solutions for recovery in a supportive and structured way within the context of a caring, sharing community.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated ability to learn further computer programs as required.

• A Police Certificate is required following relevant legislation and Grow policy. Where applicable,

additional state and federal government screening may be required including working with children checks.

• Current Driver's License.

• Current First Aid Certificate.

• Evidence of Australian citizenship or current working visa.

• WWC Clearence

Highly desirable:

• Demonstrated ability to work within a vibrant caring team.

• Demonstrated high level of verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and carry tasks through to completion.

• Demonstrated understanding of continuous quality improvement.

• Experience in the maintenance of good working relationships with other providers and funders and key stakeholder.

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification and experience concerning the role. This may include tertiary qualifications in Mental Health, Youth Services, or Peer Support Group Work/Community Development, and Training Certificate (Minimum Cert IV).

Experience:

• Experience in working with vulnerable people

• Experience in facilitating small groups

• Ability to work to, and achieve, Team and Individual Key Performance Indicators and Deliverables, as guided by funding contracts.

• Sound knowledge of personal and social issues people are facing and the impacts on their mental health.

• Experience in Peer Support

• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and practice of Grow Program or willingness to acquire same.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, planning to manage and delivering services using good time management and working inside the budget.

HOW TO APPLY:

The position description is available at

A cover letter accompanying your resume should be included in your application and emailed to QLD Branch manager,

Applications close on the

Successful applicants will be notified.