Wellways Connect & Empower Program Worker North West
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Wellways · Tas, BurniePrepare for this interview
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About the role
The Connect & Empower Neighbourhood House Program is a community development project, working with Neighbourhood Houses (managers, staff, volunteers, board, and committee members) to build capacity in responding to the needs of people experiencing mental health challenges in the community. You will be required to work onsite with Neighbourhood Houses and their communities to build a better and more effective response for people with mental health concerns. Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year! Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
Responsibilities
- Working with Neighbourhood Houses in Northwest TAS to develop tailored support and implementation plans including key milestones and timeframes.
- Completing program evaluation data and reporting requirements to a high standard within timeframes set, including annual survey of all houses.
- Provide advice and support to the Neighbourhood Houses regarding local mental health services providers and linkage of participants/community to appropriate level of care.
- Actively participating in team meetings, service planning sessions, PDR supervision and staff development activities.
- Cultivate strong relationships with community organizations and networks to establish effective referral pathways.
- Establish and foster partnerships with community agencies, clinical services, and Wellways programs for program promotion and development.
- To be successful in this role:
- Tertiary Qualifications in a social science or related discipline
- Prior experience working within the Mental Health industry or community-based organisation.
- Ability to deliver informal and formal training and development sessions, along with strong presenting skills.
- Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- NDIS Workers Screening Check.
- Right to Work within Australia.
- Satisfactory National Police Records Check.
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate.
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Additional Information
Opportunity to join a leading provider of disability and mental health services Part-Time role (15.2 p/w) based in Burnie TAS $44.58 - $47.97 p/hr (SCHADS Level 4B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.
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