Recovery & Rehabilitation Program Worker - PARC
Do you believe that everyone has the right to a decent life? Join our team and help us make our vision a reality.
Summary about this job
Community Development
Company: Wellways Australia Limited
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-7805-3517
Fax: +61-2-4294-2057
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Detail information about job Recovery & Rehabilitation Program Worker - PARC. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Rewarding role in a residential setting
- Access to ongoing support and development opportunities
- Attractive Salary Packaging Benefits
- Program Worker, Prevention and Recovery Care
- Full Time opportunity based in South Yarra, VIC
- Do you believe that everyone has the right to a decent life?
So do we. Join our team and help us make our vision a reality.
- Rewarding role in a residential setting, facilitating and supporting independent living
- Access to ongoing support and development opportunities
- Attractive Salary Packaging Benefits
About this opportunity:
Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) is a step up, step down facility that provides psychosocial support at the earlier stages of relapse and to prevent the need for hospitalization. The Program operates in partnership with Alfred Health. It is a 24 hour residential environment that facilitates the development of skills for independent living as part of an individual's recovery journey.
As a Program Worker, you will work within the psychosocial rehabilitation model to support our participants in various practical ways to develop and maintain skills with daily living, access services and encourage social inclusion within the community. You will facilitate and assist individuals to develop skills for independent living as part of their recovery journey.
About You:
You're empathetic, Intuitive and non-judgmental. With vast experience in the Mental Health sector, your knowledge base is thorough and far-reaching, especially when it comes to the areas of residential setting within the Mental Health industry or community based organisations. A strong understanding of mental health issues and experience working with people with severe mental illness and complex needs and to work with a recovery orientation is the key to be successful in this role.
You have an exceptional ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals including building strong partnerships and working in collaboration with other services. In-depth understanding of the psychosocial rehabilitation model is important. Satisfactory Police Records Check, Current and valid Driver's License and Working With Children Check, prior to commencement is essential.
About Wellways:
Wellways Australia is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring all Australians lead active and fulfilling lives in their community. We work with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to make sure people can access the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care.
How to apply:
To apply and to download a copy of the position description please visit our Careers page (wellways.org/careers-wellways).
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Bianca Mitchell - Coordinator, Prevention and Recovery Care on 0488 700 531.
Applications close 3 August 2018, close of business
Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.
All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.