Team Leader (Day to Day Living Program)
Job No:
31786
Location:
Liverpool, NSW
- Enjoy major job satisfaction and make a real difference in the lives of people in your community!
- Monday to Friday role providing you with an excellent work/life balance!
- Attractive remuneration plus 9% super and the opportunity to salary sacrifice up to $16,000 tax free!
- Enjoy opportunities for professional development!
- 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 community based support services to individuals with psychosocial disadvantage or psychiatric disability.
Based in Sydney, PRA provides services in over 40 locations throughout New South Wales and an additional support service in Queensland. PRA provides non clinical rehabilitation aimed at reducing people's dependence and increasing self esteem and satisfaction, with a strong commitment to 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 an energetic Team Leader to join their team in Liverpool in a full time capacity.
As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and daily management of the Day to Day Living in the Community Structured Activity program.
The ideal candidate will have experience in leading a team, supervising staff and psychosocial program management.
To be considered for this role you must have a minimum of 2 years experience in providing support and advocacy for people who are experiencing disability and/or social disadvantage. It is desirable that you possess a relevant tertiary qualification in Human Services or Behavioural Sciences and a strong commitment to consumer driven Recovery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation.
As you will be frequently engaging with consumers, carers/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. In addition, you will be a self-motivated team player with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and set realistic goals in a logical manner.
In the role of Team Leader you will:
● Develop and facilitate psychosocial activities, on an individual and group basis, that encourage people to participate in community activities;
● Contribute to outcome monitoring in line with funding requirements, requiring IT skills in Microsoft office and database experience;
● Support development of staff, peers and volunteers in order to maximise potential and contribution to the program;
● Coordinate the quarterly review and development of program activities that best meet needs of consumers;
● Build effective partnerships and work collaboratively with a range of services in the provision of high quality service to consumers;
● Provide recovery oriented services to consumers, including people from diverse cultures; and
● Complete needs assessment and individual goal setting.
An enthusiasm for working with people with a mental illness, and a genuine desire to help others and improve the community is essential! PRA encourages applications from people with lived experience of mental illness.
About the Benefits
This is a Mon - Fri role working 9am - 5pm (relative to program requirements), providing you with a healthy work/life balance!
PRA will reward you with an attractive remuneration, plus 9% super along with a great range of further benefits including:
- Tax-Free Salary packaging available of up to $16,000;
- Flexible working conditions;
- 17.5% leave loading;
- Career development opportunities; and
- Access to peer support and independent employee assistance program.
This is your chance to enjoy true job satisfaction as you help enhance the lives of people with mental health problems and/or disorders. Apply Now!
Please note: Candidates must attach a current resume outlining their education and relevant experience, to be considered.