Based in our Bunbury office including travel to the Collie area, the Mental Health Program Facilitator will promote and enable access to NDIA services and increase social participation and build individual capacity for daily living through appropriate referrals to health and community services, whilst ensuring all work is aligned and compliant to all legislative and contractual requirements and in accordance with Forrest Personnel Policies and Procedures.
To be considered for this role you will need:
- Tertiary qualifications in Counselling/Mental Health and/or other relevant qualifications.
- Previous experience in a relevant human services field.
- Sound understanding of the provision of Mental Health Services in WA and of Community Health Services in a broader sense.
- Understanding of Recovery and demonstrated ways of working with individuals who experience mental distress to promote a high expectation of Recovery and facilitate change.
- Strongly demonstrated ability to operate within Organisational guidelines, procedures and policies.
- Previous work with community members in an outreach setting (desirable).
- Highly developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced computer skills, with experience in MS Office applications.
We’re also looking for a candidate with current
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Current Working with Children Check
- National Police Clearance (within the last 3 months)
Who we are
Forrest Personnel is Western Australia’s leading community employment specialist, supporting and empowering people with disability, injury, and illness to find meaningful, suitable, and sustainable employment.
We connect people with jobs by delivering Disability Employment Services (DES), NDIS, Psychosocial Support, and commercial Labour Hire Services for anyone seeking work across our extensive network.
Located across WA’s Southwest, Great Southern, Wheatbelt, Goldfields-Esperance, as well as metro areas, Forrest Personnel has been changing Western Australian lives for nearly 40 years, immersing ourselves in our local communities, building strong relationships with employer partners and creating success for our Participants.
What can Forrest Personnel offer you?
You will be part of a successful surplus for purpose organisation that is making a significant impact in the community. If you have a passion for service excellence, you’ll be rewarded with:
All candidates must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.
If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to this challenging yet rewarding role, we invite you to submit your CV along with a covering letter telling us why you'd like to join us.
Please note: Only applicants successful in progressing to the next stage will be contacted.
This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.
