Job Opportunity: Mental Health Support Worker
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of employees working in communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness.
Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Australians by providing corporate expertise and community support. With a focus on people, not profit, our corporate services team partners with 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.
About the Role
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 Community Support Worker is to provide AOD psychosocial support services, focusing on client recovery. Reporting to the Clinician, you will work with clients to identify challenges to recovery and implement effective solutions.
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)