Program Worker - Prevention and Recovery Care, Employer: MI Fellowship, Work Type/s: Full Time, Classification/s: Mental Health & Counselling, Social Work, Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP), Location: Melbourne, Be part of a large, recognised provider of mental health services across Victoria, ACT, Tasmania & NSW, Join a collaborative program, within a friendly & supportive team, Access to ongoing support and development opportunities, Opportunity to make a difference to people living with mental illness, Work within a rotating roster, Full Time opportunity available, based in Frankston, Attractive salary packaging benefits available

About the PARC program: Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) is a step up, step down facility that provides psychosocial support at the earlier stages of relapse and to prevent the need for hospitalisation. The Program operates in partnership with Peninsula Health. It is a 24 hour residential environment that facilitates the development of skills for independent living as part of an individual’s recovery journey.

About this opportunity: The Program Worker will work within the psychosocial rehabilitation model to support our participants in various practical ways to develop and maintain skills with daily living, access services and encourage linkages with the local community. Overall, the Program worker will facilitate and assist individuals to develop skills for independent living.

Key skills & qualities: To be successful in this role, you will possess the following key skills: Qualifications in social science or similar discipline or relevant experience, Previous experience working in mental health, preferably in a residential setting, Strong understanding of the psychosocial rehabilitation model, An understanding of mental health issues and experience working with people with severe mental illness and complex needs and to work with a Recovery orientation, Flexibility to work a rotating roster including sleepover shifts, Comfortable working independently as well as an active team member, Building strong partnerships and working in collaboration with other services, Ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals

About MI Fellowship: MI Fellowship works with people with mental illness, their families and friends to improve their well-being.  We employ over 350 staff who work across sites within Victoria, Tasmania, ACT and NSW, on a range of innovative education, support, advocacy and rehabilitation programs. We are excited to be able to deliver exceptional service to our participants within the community.

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Tina Lambert, PARC

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