Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 4th Jun 2021
The position will will assist young people (residential setting) aged 16-25 years to; build skills to prevent homelessness, access and provide mental health and wellbeing support, increase community connectedness and access supports around alcohol and other drug use, including withdrawal services where appropriate.
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As a Youth Residential Mental Health Recovery Worker you will have experience in the Mental Health and Human Services sector. You must be committed to working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team of medical practitioners, counsellors, social workers, other youth workers, nurses and volunteers.
You will work in partnership with the young people to identify and create a vision for their future as they move towards independence in the community of their choice. The aim is to build personal resilience and community connections as young people transition out of a residential setting.
If this sounds like you, find out more or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:
For more information or questions regarding the role, please reach out Ms Lisa Keddie, Coordinator on 0408 846 325.
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