Recovery Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

Job description

The Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response (EIPSR) program is a joint partnership between Eastern Health and EACH, providing both clinical and psychosocial supports to Mental Health Consumers. It adopts a holistic, strength-based approach to help Consumers identify their individual recovery needs.

  • Full-time opportunity available
  • 14-month maternity leave contract starting mid-August (negotiable earlier start possible)
  • Based in Boronia - Outreach position
  • Salary: $44 - $48.99 per hour + 12% Super + generous salary packaging benefits up to $18,550

Job Description

As a Support Worker, you will manage a caseload of clients, assisting them to resolve or reduce barriers to stable self-care through low to high-intensity community supports, aiming for positive therapeutic outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  1. Deliver psychosocial support to clients (aged 16-65) to achieve recovery goals.
  2. Enhance clients' capacity for self-management of their mental health, and empower them to make informed decisions about their support needs.
  3. Improve coping skills, reduce self-harming behaviors, and develop skills and confidence for daily activities.
  4. Strengthen social and relationship skills, and expand family and social networks.
  5. Support clients to access educational, vocational, and employment opportunities.
  6. Promote healthy lifestyles and reduce harmful behaviors.

Note: This role does NOT involve working within the NDIS, although some clients may explore NDIS options.

For more information, visit the Each careers page at each.com.au, navigate to 'Work With Us' > Careers > Open Roles, and search for this position. You may also contact Maryanne Barbara at 0437 036 004 with the subject line: Recovery Support Worker - Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Who we're looking for

We seek a flexible thinker with extensive experience and demonstrated skills in Mental Health and the Social Model of Health to join our multidisciplinary team.

Requirements:

  1. Experience as a mental health case worker.
  2. Bachelor qualification in Mental Health / Community Health or equivalent.
  3. Understanding of mental health interventions for clients with complex needs.
  4. Awareness of vulnerabilities faced by individuals with psychosocial disabilities.
  5. Ability to collaborate with case managers, team coordinators, clients, carers, family, and peer workers to develop and review recovery plans.
  6. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships within the team and with external stakeholders.

A current Australian Driver's Licence is also required.

What's in it for you

We are committed to developing our staff and providing a supportive environment. Benefits include:

  • Valuing diversity and cultural safety.
  • Playing a vital role in community service delivery.
  • Tax-effective salary packaging options (up to $15,900 + $2,650 for meals/entertainment).
  • Career progression opportunities across numerous programs in QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC.
  • Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Additional leave options, including 4 weeks annual leave, sick leave, carer's leave, family & domestic violence leave, and the possibility to purchase extra leave.

Next steps

Tell us why you want to join EACH and what you can contribute. Please attach a cover letter with your resume.

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