Mental Health Recovery & Rehabilitation Worker

• Full-time, fixed-term opportunity until 30th June 2022, based in Bathurst NSW
• SCAHDS Level 3.1, schedule B ($31.75 per hour) plus very generous salary packaging benefits + superannuation
• Access to ongoing support and training/development opportunities

About this opportunity

The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is designed to work with participants to address key areas that support people who have mental health issues, so they can maintain successful tenancies and participate in their communities. Using Wellways’ Community Recovery Model, the R&R Worker will provide practical support to people with a mental illness through the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative and work with participants to address key areas that support the development of decision-making skills, social skills, independent living skills, community access, healthy lifestyle, self-identity, self-esteem and resilience.

A key outcome of the program will be supporting the participant to identify and nurture natural supports that sustain recovery and to assist in the development of self-management skills.

Using Wellways’ Community Recovery Model, the Recovery and Rehabilitation Worker will provide intensive support to people with a mental illness through the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Social Science, Disability, Aged Care, Community Service or similar discipline
• Demonstrated experience/knowledge in working with people with mental health issues
• Experience in building long-lasting partnerships in the community while working in collaboration with other external services
• Be comfortable working independently as well as an active team member
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals
• Experience in working with diverse groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, refugee groups and LGBTIQ groups will be highly regarded
• An understanding of and genuine commitment to social inclusion
• A current and valid Driver’s License
• Satisfactory Police Records Check [less than 12 months old] and Working with Children Check, prior to commencement – or willing to obtain
• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Worker Orientation Module Certificate is mandatory prior to commencement: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/support-for-workers/training-course
• NDIS Worker Screening Check