Psychosocial Support Workers
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.
We strive to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Australians with this unique opportunity to provide both corporate expertise and community support. Our focus on people, not profit, enables our corporate services team to partner with our direct support staff, clients, and their families to ensure we continue our mission to change lives for the better.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified mental health/AOD support workers to join our new Family Based AOD Psychosocial Support Program, based in Newcastle.
The role of the Psychosocial Support Worker is to provide AOD psychosocial support services, focusing on client outcomes, with determination, hope and belief that recovery is possible. Reporting to the Clinician, Psychosocial Support Workers will work with clients to identify challenges to recovery and implement effective solutions.
This is an opportunity to join a newly created team with an innovative purpose, within an inclusive and values driven national organisation. There are two part time roles available at 0.6 and 0.8 FTE.
Key Responsibilities
* Support clients to increase their ability to fully participate in their recovery and ongoing clinical and psycho-social support needs
* Assist clients to develop their skills to self-manage their lifestyle and well-being
* Develop and maintain effective partnerships with family members and other stakeholders
* Work to consumers individualised plans and track progress in line with funding requirements
* Administration and record keeping
Requirements
* Certificate IV Alcohol and Other Drugs or equivalent
* Demonstrated experience working with people with mental health challenges and/or AOD challenges
* Passionate about client outcomes and mental health advocacy
* High computer literacy and administration skills
* Ability to work autonomously
* Current Provide First Aid Certificate
* Current valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle
Benefits
* Be part of an organisation that champions diversity, inclusivity and equality
* Discounted private health insurance plus other discounts/benefits through our salary packaging team at Maxxia
* Fitness passport (a discounted health and fitness pass for multiple gyms nationally)
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities.