• Join uson recovery and supporting individuals to liveindependent and fulfilling lives in theCommunity.

• Ongoing Part - timeopportunity based inBallarat YPARC

• SCHADS Level3B(38.65p/h) Salary Packaging up to $.5% Leave loading

Wellwaysis committed to reconciliation lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and peoplewho identify asLGBTIQAto apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteriawedlove to hear from you.

About this Program

The Grampians Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) program is a collaborative service betweenWellwaysand Grampians Health Services.

The service is a step-down and step-up sub-acute mental health service for those within the catchment areas of Grampians Health. YPARCs are in a community setting and provide an option for people who are becoming unwell or who are in the early stages of recovery from an acute illness and need a short period of additional support to strengthen their gains from spending time in an inpatient setting. They are supported toconsolidatetheir community transition and recovery treatment plans. Clinical intervention is provided to YPARC through the Area Mental Health Service. The program is staffed 24/7.

We workin close partnership with clinical and other partners the person experiencing mental health issues theirfamiliesand friends. It is our goal toassistpeople in their own pathway to recovery.

About the opportunity

This role supportsWellwaysto deliver a personal and valued service to people and community in the Grampians region.

The Key Deliverables of the role are:

• Develop individual service plans with each participant which incorporate individual goals focusing on skill and knowledge development while working towards recovery

• Encourage linkages into a range of activities to support achievement of goals including all otherWellwaysservices

• Ensure that all operational and administrative requirements are met including regular reporting requirements and records maintenance

• Maintain safe work practices and a safe and healthy environmentin accordance withoccupational health and safety policies and legislation

• Encourage linkages into a range of activities to support achievement of goals including all otherWellwaysservices

• Activelyparticipatingin team meetings service planning sessions PDRsupervisionand staff development activities

• RepresentingWellwaysin a variety of settings including other agencies members participantscarersand families to raise awareness of mental health issues at the local level and to market the organization regionally

Other areas of responsibility and accountability include:

Contributing to a positive team culture and effective service delivery.

• Intake and assessment of YPARC participants

• Delivery of group programming as per schedule

• Daily keywork sessions with participants

• Supporting the facility cleanliness and maintenance as needed

You will also need:

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health AOD or a related community services fieldand relevant experienceor an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and experience.

• CurrentWorkingwithChildrenCheck and NDIS Workers Screening Check

• CurrentvalidDriversLicenseandtheabilitytoundertaketravelfortherole

• RighttoWorkwithinAustralia

• SatisfactoryNationalPoliceRecordsCheck

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

About Us

Wellways connects people strengthens families and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organizationoperatingnationally our services span mental health disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!

Working with a diverse range of peopleWellwayscreates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.

What we offer

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive everyone is respected and differences are valued

• An equitable diverse and socially inclusive work environment

• Salary packaging up to $15899enables you to spend aportionof your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent mortgage repayments car leasing

• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2650 per annum

• Receive 17.5% leave loadingevery time you take annual leave

• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment

• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion about the role we encourage you to contactDamien Geyleon

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description

Wellwaysis committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

Ifyoudlike to know more about our reconciliation commitment click hereReconciliation Wellways