Job Description:
As a Psychosocial Support Worker, you will engage and support the development of participants in the Gippsland Region. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, particularly those who have contributed to establishing the region as a beautiful place to live and work.
Key responsibilities include providing day-to-day intake and assessment service functions, supporting referrals to services for individuals identified as 'hard to reach,' and screening for eligibility for NDIS programs.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Initial needs assessment for people eligible for community mental health services
* Strengthening partnerships and building better links between clinical and community support organisations
* Facilitating group activities around capacity building and promoting a community-based recovery model
Benefits:
This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver community-based support services to people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness with complex needs.
Others:
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. A strong understanding of mental health principles and practices is also essential.