Work in recovery led program supporting women and gender diverse people with mental health challenges in a short-term residential setting
Permanent part-time opportunity (equiv. 4 days per week)
From $38.65 per hour (SCHADS Level 3) + penalty rates + superannuation + annual leave loading + NFP salary packaging benefits
About the service
Yanna Yanna Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) is a women’s-only sub-acute, home-like service in our community dedicated to providing practical mental health support for women, trans and gender diverse people who identify as non-binary or as female. Our participants include women that are experiencing diagnoses of personality disorders and/or complex trauma that would benefit from accessible supports delivered in a women-only environment.
This is a wholistic 24/7 program, delivered in partnership with the Area Mental Health Service, offering both clinical and psychosocial support to women who are becoming unwell, or as an additional support to strengthen their gains whilst transitioning from an inpatient setting back home.
About the opportunity
This is a rewarding opportunity to support women engaged in the service and build professional, trusting relationships and empower them along their journey towards recovery.
As our new Recovery Worker, your role will see you developing individual recovery plans alongside participants and supporting them to achieve their own identified goals. Additionally, you will facilitate group sessions and work alongside your team members to support day-to-day operations of the PARC environment.
This role is ideal for someone who is able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, including clinical staff and alongside team members who have lived and living experience of mental health challenges. Most importantly, you share our vision of delivering exceptional service and achieving the best possible outcomes for participants.
We’re looking for someone who can work flexibly across our 24/7 roster, including weekdays and weekends. Penalty rates apply for relevant shifts completed.
What we offer
A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Diploma in Mental Health, AOD or related field OR tertiary qualifications in social science or related discipline (current studies also considered)
Prior experience working within the Mental Health, AOD or other community-based organisations
An understanding of the biopsychosocial and harm minimisation models of mental health and how social inclusion principles are applied to service delivery
An ability to establish effective relationships including close collaboration with different stakeholders including clinical mental health services
Evidence of the right to work in Australia
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
Evidence of, or a willingness to undergo a National Police Records Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
Desirable:
Current valid Driver's Licence and the ability to undertake some travel
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Erin Saar, Program Manager on 0432 785 616.
We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
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