Recovery Support Worker - Wide Bay
Recovery Support Worker - Wide Bay
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$ 37 - 40
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RECOVERY SUPPORT WORKER
PERMANENT PART-TIME
MARYBOROUGH
Your Next Role!
RFQ are currently recruiting a Permanent Part-Time Recovery Support Worker to join our team based in Maryborough. As a Recovery Support Worker you will be providing evidence-based and recovery-oriented support to people at risk of homelessness discharged from acute mental health wards and/or supported by community mental health services. You will assist clients to achieve their identified goals and aspirations provide support with day-to-day tasks and activities and develop professional working relationships with stakeholders to achieve best possible outcomes for clients.
As a Recovery Support Worker you will assist clients to achieve their identified goals and aspirations and develop professional working relationships with a range of stakeholders to achieve best possible outcomes for clients.
No day is the same but it may include:
- Supporting clients on their day of release from various Correctional Facilities.
- Visiting clients in Correctional Facilities and supporting them to plan for their transition to the community.
- Working alongside clients to achieve goals identified in their Personal Recovery Plans including securing accommodation accessing financial support reconnecting with positive social and family supports connecting with relevant community-based services and resources securing employment and/or training opportunities.
- Actively collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support clients with skill development capacity building and community connections.
You will need:
- A degree in a human service related field with at least one-year relevant experience or less formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated previous experience working with people with mental illness.
- A strong sense of professional boundaries and integrity.
- Valid drivers licence and access to a registered roadworthy and insured vehicle (minimum third-party property).
- Undergo criminal history screening and obtain and maintaina valid NDIS worker screening clearance pursuant to the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld).
- Ability to work autonomously and professionally within RFQs service philosophy and values.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time own case load and KPIs including outcomes measures and safety planning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with clients colleagues stakeholders and service providers.
- Willingness and ability to undertake vaccination of preventable diseases that complies with the Occupational Assessment Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Qld Health Policy Directive.
Why RFQ
At RFQ we are committed to providing a supportive collaborative and empowering environment where everyone can thrive by joining us you will have access to:
- Enhance your take home pay with salary packaging of up to $15900 on general living expenses and additionally up to $2650 annual entertainment benefits which also includes access to novated leasing. Explore your cost of living savings HERE!
- Free Employee Assistance Program (available for staff and their family).
- Opportunities for a wide range of career and professional development.
- $37.35 - $40.05 per hour plus applicable penalty rates.
Apply Now!
If you are ready to be part of something exciting together with your resume submit your application below.
Further information about the role can be obtained by contacting Area Manager Karen Suey Ph..
Please note that RFQ is an organisation that embraces diversity.
The position with be subject to a Criminal History Check which will be in the form of an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. For further information please visit: QLD Government - Before you Star
Employment Type
Full-Time
