Support Facilitator - Partners in Recovery

Job No: MDS73
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 Support Facilitator for our Partners In Recovery program. This role supports people experiencing severe and persistent mental illness through the coordination of local health, clinical, community and social services.

Key Responsibilities for this position include:

  • Provide coordination of supports for referred clients
  • Commitment to principles and practices of recovery in all dealings with clients, carers and stakeholders
  • Undertake initial assessments of client's service and support needs
  • Support Participants to transition to the NDIS
  • Develop, monitor and regularly review the client's Partners in Recovery Action Plan

The successful applicant will have:

  • Appropriate qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g, social work, social welfare, human services) at a Cert 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;
  • Current Drivers Licence and access to a reliable motor vehicle.

The Position is Full time, on a flexi-time contract. This role is covered under the SCHADS 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 5pm Monday 23rd July 2018

Candidates may be contacted prior to this advertisement closing. It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. 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

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