Mental Health Recovery Worker, Cpsp - Phillip, Australia - Woden Community Service

Woden Community Service

Verified Company

Phillip, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

The Mental Health Services team is seeking for a qualified and committed
Recovery Worker to work across the
Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program (CPSP) and Hoarding Advocacy Support Service (HASS).

Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of 'A caring community where everyone belongs' is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.

We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including disability, housing and mental health services.

The HASS trial is an initiative of the ACT government Hoarding Case Management Group (HCMG), responsible for a whole-of-government approach to the management of complex hoarding and domestic squalor cases.

The key focus of the targeted HASS trial is working with and advocating for, specific clients to improve their particular hoarding circumstance and to provide effective liaison between the individuals, government regulators, government support services, community support services and natural supports.

Our Offer

Fixed term fulltime (38 hours/week) appointment up to end of June 202
Salary of $82,326.30 p.a. plus 11% Superannuation.
Salary packaging (up to $15,899 per year) plus meal and entertainment cards.
Paid shutdown leave on standard working days between Christmas and New Year.
Work in a supportive, dedicated team.
Professional development and extensive training provided.
Monthly external supervision.
National EAP Service.
Location: 1 Bowes Place, Phillip ACT 2606.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Minimum qualification for the role is a Cert IV in Mental Health or equivalent. Qualifications in Psychology, Community Development / Education, Counselling or Social Work will be preferred.
Extensive skills, knowledge and experience in providing direct and personalised assistance through outreach, providing information and referral, as well as monitoring and reporting on progress.
An understanding and demonstrated awareness of strengthbased, solution focused and recovery approaches. An understanding of social justice principles.
Demonstrated ability to build supportive and respectful relationships with people experiencing mental illness and significant distress, including family members and carers.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to develop strong relationships and trust with people experiencing mental illness, their families and carers, and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a small team and a willingness to participate in reflective practice.
Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality.

A full
Position Description is available outlining the knowledge, skills and experience.

_ To __be eligible for employment, you must also have an ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position._**
To apply, please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of this role
via Seek.

Closing Date:7 March 2024**- The advertisement might close earlier if a suitable applicant is found._