Outreach Worker

**Be part of a large, recognised provider of mental health and disability services across Victoria, the ACT, Tasmania, Queensland and New South Wales**:

- ** Opportunity to observe positive outcomes and make a difference to the lives of individuals living with mental illness**:

- ** NFP Values based company + Salary Packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% Leave loading**
- 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 a lived experience of mental health and disability and people_ _who identify as LGBTIQA+_ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you._

**About this Program**

Wellways programs in the ACT offer Step Up, Step Down at Home outreach support to people with a mental illness living within the ACT. The Step Up, Step Down at home approach provides alternative options to hospital admission, early intervention and more options for support for people with a mental illness particularly following a presentation at the Emergency Department with a mental health concern and not being admitted, an unsuccessful referral to the ACCESS team, repeated presentations to the watch house and/ or increasing concerns from the GP about someone's mental health. Outreach support provides transitional support for those likely to enter the Step Up, Step Down service or returning to their usual community accommodation.

The programs aim to improve mental health outcomes for the target group and to provide opportunities to increase knowledge, skills and confidence to manage future crisis through increased awareness of and the capacity to access community resources and support networks as well as education and training and employment where appropriate.

Evidence of development of personal resources of participants is measured using valid recognised outcome measures. The service targets people over 16 years of age who experience mental illness and operates 52 weeks per year with service delivery hours matched to the needs of the target group.

**About the opportunity**

The Community Outreach Worker is responsible for providing direct support to participants within the framework of the organisations policy and procedures, all applicable legislative standards and any relevant accreditation standards and agreed SLA's, particularly around caseloads and hours of service. You will also contribute to the effective operation and on-going development of the program offer to ensure that the program reflects Wellways values, best evidence-based practice and demonstrates innovation.

**You will need**:

- Tertiary Qualifications in a social science or related discipline
- Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
- Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Right to Work within Australia
- Satisfactory National Police Records Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- Evidence of COVID vaccination with booster or valid medical exemption

**About Us**
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year

Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

**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

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact **Divik Sukumaran**, on **(02) 6245 6403**

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description

Wellways is committed to the health and safety of its employees and participants and addressing risks of COVID-19 in the workplace. Wellways requires that all workers be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. **Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption.**

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. **Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commenceme