Job description
* Empower people with mental health challenges to achieve independence and community participation.
* Deliver hands-on, practical support and recovery planning in a field-based, outreach role (80% in the community).
* Collaborate with families, clinicians, and community partners to deliver holistic, person-centred care.
Our client partner is a purpose-driven, values-led not-for-profit delivering innovative, evidence-based programs that empower individuals to live independently and thrive in their communities.
As a Rehabilitation and Recovery Worker, you’ll walk alongside participants, helping them identify their hopes and goals, develop recovery plans, and build the skills and confidence needed for a fulfilling life.
This role will involve:
* Provide support to participants, helping them regain, keep, and improve daily living skills, self-management, and independence.
* Collaborate with families, carers, clinicians, and community partners to deliver holistic, recovery-oriented support.
* Develop and implement individual recovery plans, facilitate access to services (including NDIS), and advocate for participant rights and inclusion.
* Engage in outreach (80% field-based), supporting participants in real-world settings to achieve their goals and participate in community life.
* Maintain accurate records, contribute to continuous improvement, and actively participate in team development and service innovation.
They are looking for candidates with:
* Certificate IV (or higher) in Mental Health, Community Services, or related field (or working towards).
* Understanding of recovery-oriented mental health practice and ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds.
* Experience working in mental health, suicide prevention, or community services.
* Understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue.
* Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module “Quality, Safety and You” Certificate (willingness to obtain)
Additional Information (if required):
* Current NDIS worker Screening check & WWCC (or the ability to obtain)
* Willingness to travel across the region and work primarily in the field.
* Candidates with lived experience are encouraged to express interest in the role.
This is a full-time permanent role, and is offering SCHADS Level 3 plus super. This role can be based in Cooma (Southern NSW) with travel across the region. You will join a supportive, values-driven team that celebrates diversity, lived experience, and collaboration.
abrs is Australia’s only charity-owned, not-for-profit recruitment agency, with 100% of our net revenue returned to fund programs that support children, youth, and families.
When you work with abrs, you’re engaging in an ethical recruitment process that directly funds vital programs in the community.
Our Commitment to Reconciliation
abrs acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land. We are committed to working respectfully and in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, guided by the principles of self-determination. We support the rights of children to remain connected to family, culture, and Country.
To apply hit \"Apply Now\" as we will be shortlisting for this position soon.
For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please call Christina Ntoka on 0482 160 521.