We are seeking a Mental Health Recovery Worker to join the Pathways to Recovery Team who will assist participants in setting goals and actions as part of a Stay Strong Recovery Plan. The goals are individual but may include things like developing or rediscovering social and living skills, access to training and employment opportunities and participation within the community through engagement in activities.
Recovery Workers support the participant in working towards their goals with regular evaluation of the Recovery Plan.
Pathways to Recovery is a psychosocial recovery-oriented program at MHACA which provides individual support to people living with mental health challenges.
The role is full time – 38 hours a week.
Role Responsibilities:
• Work alongside people living with mental health challenges to support their recovery.
• Conduct assessments of needs to assist participants to develop an individualised recovery plan.
• Build capacity, utilise a strengths-based approach and encourage self-determination and resilience.
• Advocate on behalf of participants as required, both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with other community organisations to achieve the participant’s recovery goals.
• Assist in the development and delivery of recovery focused group activities that meet participant needs and interests.
• Maintain high quality documentation including participant files, case notes, assessments and recovery plans.
• Ensure the confidentiality, privacy and rights of the individual is respected and always regarded.
• Engage in supervision, team meetings, training and staff development activities.
• Actively contribute to creating and maintaining a safe environment for staff, participants and visitors.
• Other duties as directed by Manager/Senior Leadership Team.
About MHACA
MHACA is a specialist psychosocial recovery and mental health promotion organisation with a strong presence and reputation in the community. We strive to make a difference in the lives of people living with mental health challenges by supporting participant-driven mental health recovery and assisting communities and organisations to actively improve their mental health and wellbeing.
To apply
Please download the full position description, provide a cover letter that responds to the selection criteria and send a copy of your resume to hr@mhaca.org.auÂ
Applications close 4pm Friday 15 November 2024 however MHACA may choose to interview applicants earlier so apply as soon as possible.
