Woden Community Service is a non-for-profit organization that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of 'A caring community where everyone belongs' is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.
We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.
WCS is a child-safe organisation. Our staff and volunteers are required to uphold our commitment to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people. All suitable applicants will undergo rigorous screening processes, including WWVP clearances, criminal history checks, and reference checks.
Job Description
About the Role
We are currently seeking a qualified and motivated Recovery Worker at Woden Community Service on a Temporary Part Time basis, who will be responsible for providing recovery-oriented support to individuals impacted by hoarding through intake, assessment, and short-term, goal-focused interventions across individual and group programs. The role includes in-home support, group facilitation, coordinated work with external stakeholders, and the delivery of safe, strengths-based and evidence-informed practices.
This role is until June 2026 with the potential for extension.
In this role, you will:
* Manage referrals and conduct pre-screening, eligibility, and needs assessments to support safe and informed entry into HASS programs.
* Deliver recovery-oriented, strengths-based and harm-minimisation support through short-term, goal-focused 1:1 and group programs.
* Provide practical support in participants' homes, including sorting, organising, cleaning, and decluttering in hoarding-impacted environments.
* Co-facilitate group programs and training sessions, supporting participant engagement, learning, and safety.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including ACT Housing, to ensure coordinated and effective support.
* Maintain accurate documentation, risk assessments, and outcome measures in line with program and organisational requirements.
* Contribute to flexible service delivery, continuous improvement, and reflective practice through teamwork, supervision, and feedback.