? Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity.We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify at LGBTIQA+ to apply.Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.Exciting casual opportunity based in Mildura VIC $36ph + Casual Loading + Super + Salary Packaging Work for a nationally recognised mental health and disability service provider!About this opportunity The Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) program is a collaborative service between Wellways and the Mildura Base Public Hospital.PARCs are located in a community setting and provide an option for people who are becoming unwell, or who are in the early stages of recovery from an acute illness and need a short period of additional support to strengthen their gains from spending time in an inpatient setting and to consolidate their community transition and recovery treatment plans.Under the support and direction of the Manager, PARC and Team Leader, the Recovery Worker will: Engage participants and develop professional relationships with stakeholders Develop individual recovery plans with participants incorporating individual goals Provide direct practical support to participants to attain the skills required to meet the goals identified to support social inclusion and recovery Ensure that all operational and administrative requirements are met including regular reporting requirements and records maintenance Case planning: convene case planning meetings with PARC stakeholders Case coordination; coordinate activities for the PARC consumer and our partners in service delivery Please click here to download a copy of the position description to see further details relating to this role.About You You're a passionate, empathetic, and caring individual who is looking to make an invaluable positive impact on the lives of others.You relish a challenge and new experience.You're calm, collected and resilient in the face of adversity and are looking to carry these qualities with you to the front line to start helping those in need.You are an independent, proactive thinker and worker but are also able to follow direction/s given by your managers and can work within a tight-knit team.The successful candidate preferably will be someone with flexible availability (highly desirable) and a commitment to providing a reliable and person-centered support to our participants.What do you need?Certificate lll Mental Health, Disability, Aged Care or Home and Community Care (Desirable but not essential) or equivalent working or lived experience A current valid Driver's License and a registered, insured vehicle Police Records Check Working with Children Check Rights to work in Australia NDIS Workers Screening Check NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate - free online course What Wellways can offer you….Wellways supports inclusivity and we're proud that our workplace is a place where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential.This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 18,000 people across 100+ sites and gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.We are invested in your professional development and will support you in fulfilling your career ambitions 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 $2650 per annum Access for you and your family to Employee Assistance Program A positive, culturally safe and inclusive workplace For the full position description or further details relating to this role or, please contact Marion Fox on 03 5022 3444 or email ****** Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.Job Description Summary Work in a recovery-oriented program offering short-term residential support for people experiencing mental health challenges.Culture 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.How to Apply This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.Applications Close 30/06/2024
