About the Program

The Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) is designed to work with participants to address key areas that support people who have mental health issues so they can maintain successful tenancies and participate in their communities. Our Practice Frameworks identify a range of tools and processes to assist participants to develop the confidence and capacity to manage their own wellbeing; equip family and friends with information and skills; and engage community members as mentors and supports.

About the Opportunity

Under the support and direction of the Program Coordinator, in the role of Recovery & Rehabilitation Worker, you will work with the team and other key internal and external stakeholders in the ongoing development and effective implementation of program plans. Using Wellways' Community Recovery Model, you will provide intensive support to people with a mental illness through the Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative.

You will provide direct, practical support to participants that help them regain, keep, and improve skills, including self-management skills, while also supporting participants to identify and nurture natural supports that sustain recovery. Essential to sustaining natural supports is that Rehabilitation and Recovery Workers work not just with individuals, but also with families and communities

Please note that the successful applicant must be willing to travel up to 2 hours from Wagga Wagga for participant needs.

Wellways is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people who are Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, are from a non-English speaking background, LGBTQI+ or have a disability to apply.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Completion of the Certificate 4 in Mental Health, Certificate 4 in Mental Health Peer Work or Certificate 4 in Community Services, or equivalent practical experience working in a lived experience role.
• A contemporary understanding of mental health issues and recovery orientated mental health practice
• Be comfortable working independently as well as an active team member
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals
• An understanding of and genuine commitment to social inclusion
• A current and valid Driver's License
• Satisfactory Police Records Check and Working With Children Check, prior to commencement - or willing to obtain
• NDIS Orientation Module
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Evidence of full COVID 19 vaccination, including Booster, or an exemption from a registered medical professional

Benefits & Culture

Wellways supports an inclusive approach in both the workplace and community where everyone can imagine and achieve their goals to their fullest potential. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites where you can gain access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development.

• Join a brand new and supportive team
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum
• An Employee Assistance Program which aims to support and empower employees and their loved ones
• For a full list of our staff benefits, visit https://www.wellways.org/careers-wellways

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Damien Adams, Program Coordinator on 0407 375 187.

The health and safety of Wellways participants and employees is our highest priority and all Wellways roles require mandatory COVID vaccinations. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.

We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply.

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.