• Join us on recovery and supporting individuals to live independent and fulfilling lives in the Community. 

• Ongoing Part - time opportunity based in Ballarat YPARC 

• SCHADS Level 3B (38.65 p/h) + Salary Packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% Leave loading 

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. 

About this Program 

The Grampians Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (YPARC) program is a collaborative service between Wellways and Grampians Health Services.     

The service is a step-down and step-up sub-acute mental health service for those within the catchment areas of Grampians Health. YPARCs are in a community setting and provide an option for people who are becoming unwell, or who are in the early stages of recovery from an acute illness and need a short period of additional support to strengthen their gains from spending time in an inpatient setting. They are supported to consolidate their community transition and recovery treatment plans. Clinical intervention is provided to YPARC through the Area Mental Health Service. The program is staffed 24/7.  

We work in close partnership with clinical and other partners, the person experiencing mental health issues, their families and friends. It is our goal to assist people in their own pathway to recovery.  

About the opportunity 

This role supports Wellways to deliver a personal and valued service to people and community in the Grampians region.   

The Key Deliverables of the role are:  

• Develop individual service plans with each participant which incorporate individual goals focusing on skill and knowledge development while working towards recovery  

• Encourage linkages into a range of activities to support achievement of goals, including all other Wellways services  

• Ensure that all operational and administrative requirements are met including regular reporting requirements and records maintenance  

• Maintain safe work practices and a safe and healthy environment in accordance with occupational health and safety policies and legislation  

• Encourage linkages into a range of activities to support achievement of goals, including all other Wellways services  

• Actively participating in team meetings, service planning sessions, PDR supervision and staff development activities  

• Representing Wellways in a variety of settings, including other agencies, members, participants, carers and families to raise awareness of mental health issues at the local level and to 'market' the organization regionally  

Other areas of responsibility and accountability include:     

 
Contributing to a positive team culture and effective service delivery.    

• Intake and assessment of YPARC participants   

• Delivery of group programming as per schedule  

• Daily keywork sessions with participants   

• Supporting the facility cleanliness and maintenance as needed  

You will also need: 

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health, AOD, or a related community services field, and relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and experience. 

• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check 

• Current valid Driver’s License and the ability to undertake travel for the role 

• Right to Work within Australia 

• Satisfactory National Police Records Check 

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate  

About Us 

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 organization 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.  

What we offer 

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued 

• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment 

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing 

• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum 

• Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave 

• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment 

• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program 

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Damien Geyle on [email protected] 

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description 

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.  Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement. 

If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here  Reconciliation | Wellways