Mental Health Worker (Rehab. & Accommodation)
Job No:
30975
Location:
Bega, NSW
- Do you have a strong commitment to psychosocial rehabilitation?
- Make a real difference in the lives of people in your community in this pivotal role
- Casual role with flexible working hours!
- PRA encourages applications from those people with the lived experience of mental illness
About the Organisation
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Australia (PRA) is a specialist provider of disability services across NSW with a strong commitment to psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery orientation approaches for people who experience mental health problems or disorders.
PRA's mission is to enhance opportunity, satisfaction and choice for people with psychiatric disabilities. The organisation is committed to a psychosocial philosophy that promotes recovery, dignity and respect through:
- Employment
- Accommodation
- Social Supports
- Psychosocial programs
- Advocacy
About the Opportunity
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Australia (PRA) has an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Worker to join their Rehabilitation and Accommodation Support Program in Bega, on a Casual basis.
Within this key role, you will be responsible for working with consumers in community based accommodation, developing and implementing psychosocial rehabilitation programs and opportunities in conjunction with them, and aligning with their individual recovery plans.
More specifically, some of your direct case-by-case duties will include:
- Developing skills for managing home and finances;
- Exploring mainstream community opportunities including sport, leisure, fitness, recreation, education and employment;
- Developing skills that encourage people to participate in community activities;
- Mentoring and peer support;
- Developing skills for the self management of mental and general health;
- Advocacy; and
- Joint care planning with the mental health team, private psychiatrist, psychologist or GP.
The successful applicant will have tertiary qualifications in Human Services or Behavioural Sciences, and a strong commitment to consumer driven recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation. You will need the proven ability to problem solve effectively. A current driver's licence is also mandatory.
Ideal candidates will have a demonstrable knowledge of mental health / psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery orientated services. An understanding of the Disability Services Act and the Anti-Discrimination Act will be advantageous.
As you will be frequently engaging with consumers, family members, colleagues and service providers, you will need to be a caring and understanding individual, with strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work in challenging situations. You will have experience in motivating consumers and assisting people to achieve their personal goals. An enthusiasm for working with people with a mental illness, and a genuine desire to help others and improve the community are essential!
In return, you will be rewarded with an attractive hourly rate along with a range of further benefits, including:
- Salary packaging options;
- Flexible working conditions;
- 17.5% leave loading;
- Career development opportunities; and
- Access to peer support and independent employee assistance program.
Successful applicants will be appointed subject to criminal record and referee checks.
For more information about this position, please contact Cate Stanton on 0427 403 978 or email your inquiry to cate.s@pra.org.au.
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