Organisation : Wellways
Location : Victoria (Rosebud)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Disabilities, Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 7 Jul, 2017
About the organisation
Wellways is a nationally recognized provider of mental health, disability services and a registered NDIS service provider. We work with individuals, their families and friends to improve their wellbeing and to gain inclusion into communities, providing support through recovery, education and advocacy programs, and provide a range of innovative rehabilitation models. We are a growing organization, currently employing over 900 staff across multiple sites within VIC, TAS, NSW, QLD and the ACT.
About the role
- Are you looking for a rewarding career?
- Are you passionate about working with people?
- Are you committed to supporting those in need to live a fulfilling and meaningful life?
Join us in supporting people in our community and make a difference in someone’s life!
About this opportunity
We currently have a Full Time, fixed term opportunity until 22 December 2017, for a Program Worker to join our Individual and Family Services team. You will be based in Rosebud VIC, however you may need to travel on occasion.
Wellways provides a number of diverse programs in the South East Melbourne region, including one-on-one support, respite options, service coordination, education and activity groups, and a short term residential rehabilitation program.
As a Program Worker you will work within Wellways’ Community Recovery Model to deliver services and support participants in various practical ways such as supporting them to develop and maintain skills with daily living, access services, by encouraging linkages within the local community and supporting them to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
You will bring:
- tertiary qualification(s) in social science or similar discipline or relevant experience,
- previous experience working in the mental health/human services field,
- strong understanding of the biopsychosocial rehabilitation model,
- an understanding of mental health issues and experience working with people with severe mental illness,
- current and valid Driver’s Licence
In return, you will:
- be provided with ongoing support and development opportunities
- work within a friendly, supportive and like-minded team sharing the same values and passion for working with people
- have access to employee benefits such as attractive salary packaging options, learning and development opportunities and access to our Employee Assistance Program
A satisfactory Police Records Check and Working With Children Check will be required prior to commencement of employment.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Program Worker - Individual and Family Services via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Disabilities, #Mental_Health