Expression of Interest - Mental Health Recovery Worker

Anglicare Tasmania Inc.

Launceston, Launceston & North East TAS

Community Development (Community Services & Development)

Casual/Vacation

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Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.

The Residential Rehabilitation & Recovery Services provide step up and step down intervention in addition to medium term residential support in a community setting. Employees work collaboratively with mental health services to provide individualised psychosocial and skills based support and therapeutic group activities. 

What we are looking for in an employee:

Knowledge and experience in supporting people who have severe and persistent mental ill health;

Knowledge and skills in providing effective psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery including intake, non-clinical assessment, recovery planning, referral, and effective exit planning;

High level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills including the ability to conduct non-clinical assessments;

A minimum qualification of a Diploma of Community Services;

Assist clients with Medication accreditation (training can be provided).

What we offer you:

An attractive salary including Salary Packaging

A 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline

Professional development opportunities

A friendly and supportive work environment

The Position Description can be found below.

For further information about this position please contact Alisha Turner, Program Manager

The successful applicant will be required to:

Provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the 1st time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021

Present a National Police Check - Unsupervised with children (no older than 12 months and not an annulled record);

Provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;

Undertake a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical

Provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence

On commencement, the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

To view the position description PDF Version, click here.

To view the position description Word Version, click here.

IMPORTANT

By submitting this application you are placing an ‘Expression of Interest’ for any positions that may become available. This does not mean that you have put in an application for an immediate job vacancy.

You will only be contacted if you are successful in getting an interview for a position.

By submitting this Expression of Interest you consent to Anglicare Tasmania conducting VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) checks on your behalf.

Successful applicants are required to have an Anglicare Tasmania assessed medical before commencement.

On commencement, successful applicants will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

About Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes before a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Rocherlea Rehabilitation and Recovery Service on 1800243232 or a.turner@anglicare-tas.org.au during business hours.