Program Worker

About the role

You will utilise this rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of community members. As a program worker, you will work towards recovery through developing individual recovery plans with participants which incorporate individual goals focusing on skill and knowledge development. These will be regularly monitored and updated. To meet the goals identified to ensure social inclusion, you will work to provide direct support to participants. Wellways offers a range of services to assist participants in their journey to recovery, your role includes encourage participants to use them to achieve their goals. A great part of your role will be working actively with participants to plan their exit from the program and assist in building longer term support networks. To be successful in this role Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will go hand in hand with your demonstrated alignment with Wellways values. You will hold a relevant qualification or demonstrated experience and skills in providing high-quality recovery-orientated services to people experiencing mental health challenges. You will also need: Tertiary Qualifications in a social science or related discipline Prior experience working within the Mental Health industry or community-based organisation Effective communication skills, verbal and written including the ability to complete reports. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role Current Working with Children Check Right to Work within Australia Satisfactory National Police Records Check 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.

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Exciting full time Fixed term opportunity in Burnie TAS Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services $44.58 - $47.97p/h (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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