Support Facilitator - Partners in Recovery
Job No:
MDS38
Location:
Campbelltown
Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 30 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.
We take great pride in what we do at MDS, and we work to foster for our employee’s a culture of integrity and honesty, accountability, equality and social justice, continuous improvement and a strength based approach, in line with the MDS values.
MDS believes our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.
MDS offers a rewarding career with:
- Flexible Work practices
- Opportunity to make a difference
- Above award conditions
- Salary packaging
- Multiple program sites close to home
- Safe and Supportive work place that recognises and rewards individual achievement
About the Opportunity
Partners in Recovery (PIR) supports people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness through the coordination of local health, clinical, community and social services.
MDS is seeking to employ a Support Facilitator for our Partners in Recovery (PIR) Team. This role will support each client to develop a PIR action plan based on their individual needs using a recovery oriented approach.
Key Responsibilities for this position include:
- Commitment to principles and practices of recovery in all dealings with clients, carers and stakeholders
- Undertake care coordination activities for referred clients
- Undertake initial assessments of client's service and support needs
- Develop, monitor and regularly review the client's Partners in Recovery Action Plan
The successful applicant will have:
- Appropriate qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g., social work, social welfare, human services) at a Cert IV or higher and/or demonstrated extensive experience
- Knowledge of NDIS in the context of supporting individuals with psychosocial disabilty
- A thorough understanding of and commitment to recovery-oriented principles in mental healthcare;
- Demonstrated skills in working with consumers with complex needs
- Strong capacity to work with challenging issues, at both the client and service delivery levels
- Current Drivers Licence and access to a comprehensively insured motor vehicle.
For more information about this role, a copy of the job description is available here.
The Position is on a full time flexi-time contract. This role is covered under the SCHCADS Award at a level 5 classification. Also offered is salary packaging, flexible working hours, mobile phone and leave loading.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form below
Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 29 March 2017
It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current NSW driver’s license and access to their own vehicle. Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.