Mental Health Recovery Support Worker

POSITION:                         Mental Health Recovery Support Worker

HOURS:                             Fulltime: 38 hours per week 

CLASSIFICATION:            MHACA EBA Level 4 ($82,863-$89,170) plus                                                      Salary Sacrifice.

LOCATION:                        Alice Springs

REPORTS TO:                   Pathways Manager

ENQUIRIES:                      (08) 8950 4600

ABOUT MHACA 

MHACA is a specialist psychosocial recovery and mental health promotion organisation with a strong presence and reputation in the community. We strive to make a difference in the lives of people with mental health challenges by supporting participant-driven mental health recovery and assisting communities and organisations to actively improve their mental health and well-being. 

Our psychosocial support services and educational programs aim to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of people living in Central Australia through a range of programs and activities including: 

• NDIS funded support coordination, capacity building, living skills and recreational activities. 
• Individual and group support for people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Tenancy support for people experiencing mental health challenges who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• A day program offering a Drop-in Centre, group activities and peer support 
• Mental health promotion campaigns to reduce stigma and help-seeking.
• Suicide prevention networks and events.
• Training in mental health first aid, suicide intervention, workplace health and related areas 
• Advocacy for improved services at local, state and national levels. 

Primary Objective

To work alongside participants experiencing mental health challenges to enhance the quality of their lives and ability to live independently with a focus on self-determined recovery. This requires assisting in setting goals and tasks that aim to improve or recover mental wellbeing, develop or rediscover social skills, raise awareness about mental health, improve access to training and employment opportunities and encourage participation within the community through active engagement and activities. 

Key Responsibilities

As a multi-disciplinary, professional team member, the Mental Health Recovery Support Worker will provide effective recovery focused individual and group support through structured social, recreational, employment and educational activities. 

• Work alongside people living with diagnosed mental illness to support their recovery.
• Conduct assessments of needs to assist participants to develop an individualised recovery plan. 
• Build capacity, utilise a strengths-based approach and encourage self-determination and resilience.
• Advocate on behalf of participants as required, both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with other community organisations to achieve the participant’s recovery goals.
• Assist in the development and delivery of recovery focused group activities that meet participant needs and interests. 
• Create and maintain accurate participant files, case notes, assessments and recovery plans.
• Ensure the confidentiality, shared personal information and rights of individual is respected and always regarded.
• Engage in supervision, team meetings, training, planning and staff development activities.
• Actively contributing as a member of a team to the day-to-day functioning of the services, programs and facilities. 
• Actively contribute to creating and maintaining a safe environment for staff, participants and visitors. 
• Maintain a duty of care to staff, participants and visitors in accordance with MHACA’s commitment to privacy and confidentiality requirements. 
• Actively promote the products/ services offered by MHACA to relevant organisations and participants.
• Collect and store participant data and information according to MHACA Policy and Procedures, Service Standards and funding body requirements.
• Actively participant in the MHACA’s quality and risk management activities. 
• Other duties as directed by Manager/ CEO.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Cert IV in Mental Health, Community Services, Disability, Education and/or commensurate work experience in these similar
• A demonstrated person-centered, recovery-focused, strength-based approach to participants’ care based on a sound understanding of mental health challenges.
• The ability to work effectively and engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. 
• An understanding of the issues that impact on people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Relationship building with participants and agencies to encourage collaboration and partnership.
• Good time management, including independently establishing and managing work priorities and organisational skills.
• High developed interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills, including computer literacy and report writing.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Current NT Drivers License 

Desirable

• Experience and/understanding of working with people who live with mental health challenges.
• Knowledge of Australian Mental Health Frameworks such as the National Mental Health Standards, National Mental Health Strategy and NDIS
• Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

What’s in it for you:

• A competitive Salary that is above award
• Salary Packaging meaning a large amount of your package is tax free
• 6 weeks annual leave and leave loading
• Superannuation
• Annual Wellbeing Allowance of $400
• 11 days of personal leave
• Access to an Employment Assistance Program with Relationships Australia
• Monthly supervision
• A comprehensive training and development program

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening.

For further information please contact Christine Boocock on (08) 8950 4600 or [email protected]

Applications must address the Selection Criteria and include a resume and contact details of 3 current referees. Please forward to [email protected]  or deliver to 14 Lindsay Avenue, Alice Springs.

Applications close on Friday 21st June , 2024 by close of business.