Support Facilitator - Partners in Recovery
Job No:
MDS82
Location:
Campbelltown
Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 30 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.
We take great pride in what we do at MDS, and we work to foster for our employee’s a culture of integrity and honesty, accountability, equality and social justice, continuous improvement and a strength based approached, in line with the MDS values.
MDS believes our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.
MDS offers a rewarding career with:
- Flexible Work practices
- Opportunity to make a difference
- Salary packaging
About the Opportunity
MDS is seeking to employ a Permanent Support Facilitator for our Partners in Recovery program. This role supports people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness through the coordination of local health, clinic, community and social services.
Key Responsibilities for this position include:
- Provide coordination of supports for referred consumers
- Commitment to principles and practices of recovery in all dealings with consumers, carers and stakeholders
- Undertake initial assessments of consumer's service and support needs
- Support consumers to transition to the NDIS
- Develop, monitor and regularly review the consumer's Partners in Recovery Action Plan
The successful applicant will have:
- Appropriate qualifications in a relevant discipline (eg. social work, social welfare, human services) at a Certificate IV or higher and/or demonstrated extensive experience
- Knowledge of NDIS in the context of supporting individuals with a psychosocial disability
- A thorough understanding of and commitment to recovery-oriented principles in mental healthcare
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge in working with people to build personal capacity;
- Current Drivers Licence and access to a reliable motor vehicle
The Position is Permanent Full time, on a flexi-time contract. This role is covered under the SCHCADS Award Level 5 ($37.03-$39.11 per hr). Also offered is salary packaging, flexible working hours, mobile phone and leave loading. A copy of the job description can be found here
To apply for this position, please complete the application form below
Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.
Applications will not be considered unless application form is completed.
Applications close 9am, Wednesday 17th October 2018
It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current NSW driver’s license and access to their own vehicle. Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.
MDS is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people