Job Title: Housing and Recovery Worker
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 organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year
What We Do: Doorway is a mental health, recovery and housing first program, focusing on accessing housing through the private rental market and is funded by Victorian State Government. Doorway supports people experiencing mental health challenges and homelessness to secure a home in their community and improve their wellbeing.
Housing and Recovery Worker Role: The Housing and Recovery Worker role works in partnership with clinical and community services to support participants to maintain their tenancy, improve their health and quality of life. Connections with Real Estate Agents and partnerships with clinical mental health services are central to the Doorway Program.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting participants to secure and sustain a home in private rental market.
* Working alongside participants, their families and friends to develop a self directed care plan based on the participants self identified housing and recovery goals
* Support operational relationships and partnerships with clinical mental health services and real estate agents
* Working with a fantastic broader sustainable tenancy team at Wellways
You Will Need:
* Tertiary qualifications in a social science or related discipline, or experience working in a recovery oriented mental health environment.
* Experience working in mental health or related services.
* Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role
* Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check
* Right to Work within Australia
* Satisfactory National Police Records Check (less than 12 months old)
* NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
Our Culture: We're passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.