Psychosocial Recovery Coach

October 21, 2024

Recovery Supports Australia

Hobart

OTHER

Recovery Supports Australia is an NDIS provider of psychosocial recovery coaching which provides one-on-one support coordination and coaching for NDIS participants with mental illness. Participants are assisted to break down their goals and are guided to achieve goals to help them enjoy a fulfilling and joyous life. We are dedicated to bridging the gap between the National Disability Insurance Scheme and mental health services, ensuring that our clients have access, choice and control of the care that best suits their needs.
Recovery Supports Australia is seeking Psychosocial Recovery Coaches to join our dynamic and passionate team and assist our ever-growing client base. We service a wide variety of clients and strive to provide individualised support and coaching based on each person’s recovery needs.
TIME FRACTION: Casual
CONTRACTED HOURS: Flexible in negotiation with participants
CONTRACT DETAILS: Ongoing subject to funding
JOB LOCATION: Hobart
CLASSIFICATION: Social and Community Services Level 4
PAY: Hourly Rate starting at $53.55 plus 11.5% superannuation
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The role of a Psychosocial Recovery Coach is to provide individualised support to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants who have a mental illness. You will work with the participant to implement supports that align with the person’s plan for the purpose of building their capacity, managing the impact of their disability and improving their health, well-being and participation within the community.

Key to the role is supporting and enhancing a participant’s choice and control over the supports they receive
Coaches work collaboratively with participants, families, carers and other services to identify, plan design, and coordinate NDIS support.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

Provide individualised, specialised support to NDIS participants who have mental illness through building strong and respectful relationships and skilled coaching strategies
Assist the participant to understand and implement the supports (Informal-, Mainstream-, and/or Funded Supports)
Coach participants to be more participative in managing and directing their own lives
Help participants to break down complex goals into manageable tasks, hold them accountable and track progress
Develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan and Crisis Plan for participants
Provide crisis support, where necessary, to participants
Provide coordination and transition support by considering individual circumstances and level of complexity of their disability, and match participants to programs that fulfil their needs whilst delivering continuous support and assistance
Build strong relationships with our team and clients by contributing to the development of Recovery Supports Australia through regular feedback and participation in team discussions
Deliver service in line with the Policies and Procedures and NDIS Act, the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006, and NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commissioner
Administration, documentation, data entry and reporting

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTERISTICS:

Effective time management and balancing of workload
Accurate budget management of participant’s NDIS Plan, providing transparency to participants and your line manager, with a nil overspend (without prior Operations Manager approval)
Actively demonstrate efforts made towards assisting participants to achieve their goals
Accurate and timely management of reporting
Accurate and consistent case noting
Passion for helping others
Deep commitment to the reliable provision of respectful care and support
Sophisticated understanding of professional boundaries and safety
Prior experience of disability support work is helpful
Reliability and punctuality
Commitment to be flexible and responsive to the individual needs and goals of clients
Excellent communication (written, verbal and interpersonal)
Enthusiastic about working with people with a range of disabilities
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
Willingness and ability to work with complex and challenging behaviours.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

A tertiary qualification in Peer Work or Mental Health (minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or Certificate IV in Mental Health) or equivalent training; tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapist, Counselling
And/or a minimum two years of experience in mental health related work
Specialist knowledge and skills in psychosocial recovery, recovery framework, evidence-based practices, mental health and service navigation within the mental health system
Applicants with lived experience will be highly regarded
Complex case management experience is an advantage
Current Driver’s License and ability to undertake travel as required
Own vehicle with comprehensive insurance able to transport clients is preferred
Current First Aid and CPR credential
Current Police Check and Working With Children Check
NDIS Worker Check
Evidence of complete Covid 19 vaccination
Sound knowledge and understanding of the Principles and Practices of the National Framework for Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Services
Evidence of right to work in Australia
Desirable: Knowledge and prior experience in delivery services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Priority will be given to applicants with a current NDIS Worker Clearance - please ensure this is clear in your application.
We welcome diversity in the workplace and invite people from all communities to apply. Suitably qualified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be highly regarded.
We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental illness in our workforce. We invite qualified people with lived experience of mental health issues to apply.
PLEASE APPLY HERE: https://www.recoverysupports.com.au/recruitment/
Applications close on 31 October 2024.
Please refer to our website for more information about us: https://www.recoverysupports.com.au
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $53.55 per hour
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