• Exciting full-time opportunity in Geelong
• Give back by taking on a role that supports mental health & wellbeing
• $44.58 47.97 phr (SCHADS Level 4B) Leave loading Salary packaging

About the opportunity
The Greater Geelong and Borough of Queenscliff (GGQ) Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is delivered by a consortium of equal partners: Barwon Health Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd Wellways Australia and Erhma365. It is a safe space for all community members and is a service underpinned by positivity hope and inclusion.

As our new Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drug (MH&AOD) Support Worker you will provide tailored support to program participants enabling them their families and carers to address psychosocial emotional and alcohol and other drug-related this role you will walk alongside participants throughout their journey in the program; from the initial conversation and support planning through to delivering 1:1 therapeutic psychosocial interventions education and AOD support. You will play a vital role in ensuring participants carers and their families receive compassionate meaningful and effective care every step of the way.

About you
Youre empathetic and relish opportunities to make meaningful difference in the lives of people in our community. You will also have the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team including alongside team members who have lived and living experience of mental health.

You will need:

• Relevant degree and experience or Associate Diploma with substantial experience in the field of study of Psychology Behavioral Science Community Services and Social Welfare or less formal qualifications with specialized skills sufficient to perform at this level
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• Current full driver licence
• National Police Check ( valid within the last 12 months)
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Workers Screening check
• International Police Check (if relevant)
• NDIS Workers Orientation module certificate free online course

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 organisation operating nationally our services span mental health disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!

Working with a diverse range of people Wellways creates 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 a portion of 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 contact Natalie Valys Peer & Community Services Coordinator on

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

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

If youd like to know more about our reconciliation commitment click here Reconciliation Wellways

Job Description Summary

Culture

Were passionate about ourwork whichis enjoyable challenging and rewarding.All ofourteamswork toensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments diagnosis or labels.We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ and First Nations communities.

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